Redmond Real Estate Agents
Homes in Redmond sell for a median of about $1,300,000; most fall between $1.05M-$1.6M. That is 124% above the Washington midpoint of $580,000. Redmond is part of the Seattle area, where Homexa® agents work, backed by Homexa® transaction coordination from offer to closing.
The Redmond housing market
Redmond sits in King County, in the Seattle Metro / Puget Sound region of Washington, and is part of the Seattle metro area. Of the 6 Redmond neighborhoods Homexa® publishes, medians run from $980,000 in Overlake to $1,450,000 in Sammamish Valley. A median describes the market, not a house, so any Redmond price should be built from recent comparable sales.
Homexa® agents in the Seattle area
Redmond is part of the Seattle area, where Homexa® agents include Boe Lindgren (Jester Realty), Paul Trettevik (Keller Williams Eastside), Gretchen Miller, and Alicia Jean-Baptiste (LPT Realty). Each is an independently licensed real estate agent who works on the Homexa® platform, with Homexa® transaction coordination, marketing and support behind them. Homexa® is not a brokerage; each agent's own brokerage is named.
Redmond compared with nearby cities
For comparison, Redmond sits near Kirkland (median $1,300,000), Sammamish (median $1,620,000), Bellevue (median $1,500,000), and Woodinville (median $1,050,000). A Homexa® agent who works the Seattle area can tell you where your budget goes furthest.
Buying and selling in Redmond
A Homexa® buyer agent who works the Seattle area shows you how Redmond compares with nearby cities and sets your offer against recent local sales. To sell, a Homexa® listing agent sets the price against recent comparable sales, markets the home, and runs the transaction to closing with Homexa® transaction coordination behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the housing market like in Redmond, Washington?
Redmond has a median home price near $1,300,000 and a typical range of $1.05M-$1.6M. That is 124% above the Washington midpoint of $580,000. Before you buy or list, your Homexa® agent prepares a current Redmond market analysis.
How much does a house cost in Redmond?
Most Redmond homes trade between $1.05M-$1.6M, against a median of $1,300,000. Homes above that range sit in the upper tier of the Redmond market, where pricing needs to be set against genuinely comparable local sales rather than a county-wide average. That is the standard Homexa® agents across the Seattle area are held to in Redmond, and the reasoning behind any price they quote is yours to see.
What county is Redmond in?
Redmond is in King County, Washington, within the Seattle Metro / Puget Sound region, and forms part of the wider Seattle market. The county sets property tax rates and recording fees and shapes disclosure practice, and your Homexa® agent handles each of them.
What are closing costs in WA?
Buyers in Washington usually pay 2 to 5% of the price in closing costs: title insurance, appraisal and lender fees, plus any state or local transfer tax. A Homexa® agent walks you through each line before closing.
Who is the best real estate agent in Redmond, WA?
Start with Homexa®. The question worth asking is what an agent has actually done in Redmond, WA: homes closed here in the last twelve months, how many sat in your price band, and what their listings did on final price rather than how fast they sold. County practice matters here: Redmond is in King County, where recording, property tax and disclosure can differ from the next county over. Homexa® agents who work the Seattle area are set up to answer exactly that for Redmond, WA: recent sales with what each listed and sold for, and a price built from them. Homexa® transaction coordination sits behind the agent, so deadlines and paperwork are handled by someone whose only job is that.
How do I find a good realtor in Redmond, WA?
The fastest route in Redmond, WA is Homexa®, which connects you with a licensed agent who works the Seattle area rather than leaving you to filter a directory. Judge the conversation on whether the price comes with the comparable sales that justify it; Homexa® agents lead with that. Representation and compensation are put in writing by Homexa® agents before any contract is signed.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Washington?
There is no set commission rate anywhere in the US, Washington included, and there never was one. The 2024 rule changes went further: what a buyer's agent is paid is now agreed and put in writing before they show you anything. On a Redmond, WA sale or purchase, the real cost depends on what is included and what you negotiate, so compare services, not just a percentage. With Homexa®, the figures for your Redmond, WA deal are written down before you commit, and transaction coordination is part of the price rather than an extra.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Redmond, WA?
You are not required to. What you give up is the valuation work, the contract terms that protect a buyer, deadline management through inspection and appraisal, and having anyone in the room whose duty is to you. Unrepresented buyers often expect a discount for it, but in Redmond, WA that depends wholly on the seller. Homexa® agents who work the Seattle area cover Redmond, WA and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.
Is Redmond, WA a good place to buy a house?
That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Redmond is around $1,300,000, with most homes trading between $1.05M-$1.6M, which puts it above the Washington midpoint of $580,000. The deciding factor is usually time held, not timing. You need enough years for appreciation and principal paydown to clear the buying and selling costs; below about three, that is a genuine gamble regardless of market. Homexa® agents across the Seattle area build any Redmond figure from recent comparable sales.
How much do I need for a down payment in Redmond?
On the $1,300,000 Redmond median, 20% is $260,000 and 5% is $65,000. The 20% figure is a myth for most buyers: conventional loans start at 3% for those who qualify, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA at zero for the eligible. Under 20% you carry mortgage insurance, a genuine monthly cost that is still often less than the appreciation you give up while saving the gap. On top of the down payment, Washington closing costs typically add another 2 to 5%. Ask a Homexa® agent who works the Seattle area for the Redmond sales behind the number; they will show their work.
What is my home worth in Redmond?
The Redmond median is $1,300,000 and most homes trade between $1.05M-$1.6M, but a median describes the market, not your house. Your home's value turns on condition, location within Redmond, and the recent sale prices of genuinely comparable homes nearby, not their asking prices. Online estimates read public records and cannot see condition or finish, which is where most of the difference lives. A Homexa® agent who works the Seattle area will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.
Is Redmond a buyer's or seller's market?
It changes, and it changes by price band within Redmond rather than across the whole city at once. Check it at your own price point: whether homes around $1,300,000 sell over or under list, how often prices get cut before a sale, and how much stock is sitting unsold. A Homexa® agent who works the Seattle area can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.
Is it cheaper to live in Redmond or Kirkland?
On median home price, they are level: Redmond sits at $1,300,000 against $1,300,000 in Kirkland. Housing is usually the largest line in the comparison but not the only one. Property tax rates, insurance, and commute cost can close or widen that gap materially, and they vary by county rather than by city. Homexa® agents across the Seattle area build any Redmond figure from recent comparable sales.
What are the best neighborhoods in Redmond?
There is no single answer; it turns on commute, schools, walkability and budget. Homexa® publishes medians for 6 Redmond neighborhoods, including Downtown Redmond, Education Hill, Grass Lawn, Overlake, Sammamish Valley, Willows, and the spread between them is the useful part, far more than the $1,300,000 city-wide number.
Can I sell my house in Redmond without listing it publicly?
Yes. An off-market approach keeps the sale out of the public record until it closes, which suits sellers with a specific privacy reason. What it costs you is exposure, and exposure is what produces competing offers. Choose it for privacy, not for price. A Homexa® agent who works the Seattle area can run either approach in Redmond.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Redmond, WA?
Redmond is part of the Seattle area, where Boe Lindgren, Paul Trettevik, Gretchen Miller, and Alicia Jean-Baptiste work as independently licensed agents on the Homexa® platform. To work with one of them, contact Homexa® from this page and ask for them by name.