Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Seattle Real Estate Team
Founded in 2017, Unlock Seattle Real Estate was established to redefine traditional real estate practices by prioritizing client-centric service and fostering a team of innovative agents. With over 25 years of combined experience and $100 million in sales, our team has earned Seattle Magazine's Five Star Real Estate Agent award for eight consecutive years. We specialize in residential transactions across Seattle and surrounding areas, offering expertise in home buying, selling, and property management.Our approach combines hands-on support, from pre-listing preparations to post-sale guidance, ensuring clients make informed decisions aligned with their financial goals. We emphasize transparency, leveraging our deep market knowledge and network of trusted contractors to deliver personalized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond transactions, focusing on building lasting relationships through exceptional service and community engagement.
Services
Home Buying
Property Selling
Market Analysis
Investment Properties
Relocation Services
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of combined experience and $100 million in sales expertise.
- Our team earned Seattle Magazine's Five Star Real Estate Agent award for 8 years.
- We provide hands-on support from pre-listing preparations to post-sale guidance.
- We leverage a network of trusted contractors for property improvement solutions.
- Our client-centric approach prioritizes transparency and long-term relationships.
What people say
Knowledgeable agents
Attentive support
Smooth transactions
Market expertise
Personalized guidance
Services
Home Buying
Our home buying service guides clients through Seattle's competitive market with expert advice and personalized property searches. We provide market analysis, financing guidance, and negotiation support to secure ideal properties. Clients benefit from our deep neighborhood knowledge and proven track record in successful transactions.
Property Selling
Maximize your home's value with our comprehensive selling service, including staging advice, professional photography, and targeted marketing strategies. We handle pricing strategy, buyer vetting, and negotiation to ensure optimal outcomes. Our technology-driven approach includes virtual tours and dedicated listing websites for maximum exposure.
Market Analysis
Leverage our data-driven market analysis for accurate property valuations and competitive pricing strategies. We combine local market trends with comparable sales data to optimize pricing decisions. This service helps sellers maximize profits while enabling buyers to make competitive offers in Seattle's dynamic market.
People
Stephanie
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 15+ years of Seattle real estate experience. Specializes in client relations and market strategy. Known for exceptional negotiation skills and personalized service approach.
Lyrica
Co-Founder
Co-founder and seasoned agent with expertise in property valuation and transaction management. Recognized for innovative marketing strategies and commitment to client satisfaction through multiple market cycles.
Questions
What makes Unlock Seattle different from other real estate agencies?
We combine 25+ years of experience with personalized service, offering hands-on support and market expertise that has earned Seattle Magazine's Five Star award for eight years.
Do you work with first-time home buyers?
Yes, we specialize in guiding first-time buyers through the process with personalized education and support tailored to their specific needs and budget.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Seattle neighborhoods including Capitol Hill, Columbia City, Edmonds, and Northshore Summit, along with surrounding King County areas.
How do you help sellers maximize their home's value?
We provide comprehensive pre-listing consultations, professional staging advice, and targeted marketing strategies to ensure optimal presentation and competitive pricing.
Can you assist with investment property purchases?
Yes, we help clients identify and acquire income-producing properties with strong return potential in Seattle's rental market.
Reviews (7)
Ge C.
Sep 03, 2020
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My experience with Lyrica Smith was that she was horrible, dishonest, rude, dismissive, non responsive, and incompetent. DO NOT BUY THROUGH HER!!!
Daniela M.
Apr 13, 2017
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Unlock Seattle is amazing, we would highly recommend working with these ladies! As first time homebuyers, we didnt really know what to expect, we had a limited budget, and were using the WA state first time homebuyers program for down payment assistance. We were a little freaked out about everything at first, but Gerene really made us feel comfortable, we trusted her a lot and she did an amazing job working with us. It seemed like she was literally, always avalible, even if we texted her at weird hours. If we couldnt make it to see a house because we were working, she would go herself, and send
Katie S.
Dec 18, 2015
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Stephanie and Lyrica have been amazing agents to work with. They have helped us with multiple deals throughout the years and at times have known what we needed/wanted before we did. They have fantastic contacts In the community with lenders, inspectors, builders, etc. Stephanie and Lyrica have always made themselves available when we have questions or concerns and we highly value their professionalism and assistance! If you are looking for knowledgable, down to earth, friendly and professional agents look no further than Unlock Seattle. I highly recommend them!
Brice R.
Dec 17, 2015
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First off, wow, you're going to have so much fun with these ladies. I purchased my very first place this year and I could not have had a better experience with Lyrica and Stephanie. Even with my limited budget I always felt like I was their only client and they were always available show me properties and answer my unlimited questions via text, email and phone calls. The market may be really tough but they had my side and always my best interests in mind. When it came to negotiations the attention to detail really paid off as they are extremely thorough with contracts. I cannot recommend
Toni C.
Dec 16, 2015
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These ladies are the best!! I found them the hard way! They were on the other side buying the property I was selling...yes they won I sold the place but for less money. They have stellar negotiating skills that had our real estate agent scared. Needless to say I have bought 2 houses with them and sold one. They will forever be my agents and I hope you never get on the other side of these ladies!!
Debra M.
Jan 29, 2015
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We worked with Unlock Seattle on our recent home purchase and our experience could not have been better. Lyrica and Stephanie possess every trait that you would want in a real estate agent - knowledgeable, trustworthy, savvy, patient and honest are just but a few of those traits. Every step of the way, they had our best interest at heart and went the extra mile at every opportunity. We consider ourselves very lucky. Thank you for not only finding our dream home, but making it a reality!
Cyndi G.
Jan 06, 2015
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We will be selling our house soon with Stephanie and Lyrica. It's the same house I bought with the professionals better known as "unlock seattle". The are the most attentive, aggressive and client focused real estate agents I could ask for. If you are looking for a team that will have your back, look no further than this dynamic duo.
