📢 April 2025 Seattle Area Talking Points || *Based on Residential only reports*

Note: the graphs sprinkled within this post are from The Seattle Times this week.

Go to Windermere Stats for graphs & reports to support the below talking points. Eastside talking points are also refreshed and ready to digest. Need password? Text me: 206.227.7133

Prices continue to appreciate at a moderate pace.
Median closed sales price increased 3% year over year (April 2024 $997,900 → April 2025
$1,025,000)
And 2.5% month over month (March 2025 $1,000,000 → April 2025 $1,025,000).
The median closed sales price came close to reaching the previous peak price of $1,025,500
from May 2022.
46% of the homes sold above list price, at a median of 7% above.

Seattle inventory growth is continuing to increase.
Active listings have increased 47% year-over-year
674 on April 30, 2024 → to 992 on April 30, 2025
And Month over Month (March to April 2025), active listings rose 7.7%, from 921 to 992.
The months supply of inventory has gone up 58% over the past year, increasing from 0.9 in April
2024 to 1.4 in April 2025.
In the near term, listing brokers will face greater challenges in getting properties sold due to rising
competition. Buyers may become less urgent as more options emerge that meet their needs. This is a market to double down on listing process, pricing, strategy and market position.

As 2025 unfolds, the market is shifting in favor of experienced and high-performing brokers. With
inventory increasing, the constraints of 2024 are easing—creating more opportunities to close transactions.
Sellers are seeking out professionals who know how to stand out in a more competitive landscape,
and that gives top brokers a clear edge. With the potential for lower interest rates and a steady stock market, conditions are aligning for an overall strong year.

💡 Stay sharp, stay visible, stay confident, and follow key metrics—this is your market to win. 💡

As you look ahead to designing your week, here are a few key questions to consider—along with how I’m personally committed to doing the same:

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How are you staying sharp?
I’m staying curious, open, and actively listening—especially for storytelling that helps move beyond the numbers and into the real-world experience of the field.

How are you staying visible?
I’m showing up to office meetings, touring, and checking in on people (P.S. I love a good video text hello). To do this well, I’m also minimizing distractions and guarding my time.

How are you increasing confidence?
By focusing on this key piece of the high-performance equation:
Curiosity × (Competence + Congruence + Connection) = Confidence

What key metrics are you following?
I’m watching my office’s listings via Market Watch on NWMLS, digesting area reports within WindermereStats, and Keeping Current Matters.

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1. We lead with belief.

We see what’s possible in every agent, every staff member, every person we serve. Our job is to bring out their best—even when they can’t see it yet.

2. People first, always.

Real estate is a relationship business. That starts with the relationships we build inside our offices—rooted in trust, care, and shared purpose.

3. We listen to understand.

We show up with curiosity. We ask the second question. We meet people where they are so we can help them grow to where they want to be.

4. We coach, we don’t manage you.

Our agents are entrepreneurs—we don’t manage them; we partner with them. We guide. We support. We challenge with heart.

5. Feedback is a gift.

We give it early. We give it kindly. We don’t avoid the hard conversations—we step into them with the goal of growth, not criticism.

6. We celebrate the hustle, not just the wins.

Real estate is a rollercoaster. We honor the effort, the late nights, the bold asks, and the invisible grind it takes to build a business.

7. We remove roadblocks.

From technology issues to mindset blocks, our job is to make it easier for our people to do their best work—every day.

8. We lead by doing.

We don’t ask anyone to do what we wouldn’t do ourselves. We model resilience, accountability, and a growth mindset.

9. We invest for the long haul.

Success in real estate is a marathon, not a sprint. We help agents build not just transactions, but thriving, sustainable careers.

10. We win together.

We rise by lifting others, sharing knowledge, and rooting for each other—because that’s the Windermere Way.

⚡ With confidence in your potential – Laura