Holley Ring - Seattle-Queen Anne - - Windermere -

Holley Ring

Luxury Marketing Specialist | Luxury Advisor

CONTACT

Cell

(206) 852-6107

Office

(206) 283-8080

Website

http://holleyring.com

Offices

Seattle-Queen Anne

Windermere Real Estate Midtown
214 W McGraw St.

Seattle, WA 98119

They say that if you do what you love, you will be both successful and happy. I feel very fortunate to have found that to be true.

After gaining valuable business experience in my career in the tech industry, I decided that it was time to focus my energy on my true passion. I had been involved in real estate for several years as an investor and homeowner, but realized that I was meant to make this my profession. Our homes have such an influence on our lives in so many ways- I love helping people to find their dream home, or achieve their goals by maximizing their returns on what is usually their greatest investment.

I have lived in Seattle for over 30 years. Since graduating from the UW, I have lived, worked, and/or owned property in almost every neighborhood in Seattle. Each neighborhood has it's pros, cons, personality and quirks. I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate this city with all that it offers, and the unique lifestyle that is Seattle. Over my past 19 years in real estate, I have become a specialist in the Greater Seattle Metro real estate market, with a more specific focus on the communities of Queen Anne and Magnolia, bringing comprehensive knowledge and experience in Residential, Luxury, and Investment Properties.

Much of my business is working with buyers. Buying in this competitive market can be stressful and frustrating, but it doesn't have to be. I understand that choosing a home is a very personal as well as a financial decision. I feel that it's important to take the time to really understand my clients - their lifestyle, their family, their work, their values, and their priorities. It's also my job to help my buyers understand the market and the process, and to strategize with them to be sure that we’re prepared to compete successfully when we find their perfect home. Regardless of the time and effort it takes, when we find and win the home of their dreams, it's all worth it!

When working with sellers, my prior experience in high tech sales and marketing is a valuable asset. I work closely with my clients to create and execute a specific and detailed marketing plan for their homes- utilizing professional photography, designer staging, optimized online presence, quality marketing materials, targeted campaigns, and appealing open houses. Based on current market data, we plan a strategic timeline and market positioning to heighten exposure and "buzz"- similar to a product launch in the tech industry. Maximizing interest from buyers maximizes the ultimate sale price. My years of experience working with buyers also helps from this side- understanding what really makes a home appeal to people and creating that emotional connection that motivates them.

A significant part of my job is negotiating, on either side of the transaction. I have had many years of experience negotiating agreements, as well as training in all kinds of negotiation tactics. I do believe in the ideal of the win-win and because of this, have built trust and positive working relationships with my colleagues. I will creatively think out of the box to find options and opportunities to make the most of any situation, always keeping an absolute focus on advocating for my client’s best interest.

My business is based on people- almost all of my clients are by referral or are repeat buyers and sellers. To me, the greatest honor is for you to trust me to help you with these major life decisions-- where you will raise your family, where you will invest for your future, or how to make the most of it when it’s time to say goodbye to a place that you’ve called home. These are not just transactions to me, as I know they are not to you. I will help you make sound investments and smart decisions, and strive to be your advisor in all things real estate related for life.

I am committed to community service and an active member of the Queen Anne community, as a sponsor and supporter of Queen Anne Little League, Queen Anne Helpline, and many other neighborhood organizations. I love to support schools, and have been involved on many parent committees for QAE, University Prep and Bishop Blanchet High School. I have served for several years on the Windermere Standards of Practice Board, ensuring that Windermere continues to set the bar in the industry for professionalism and service.

15 Reviews on Zillow

Highly likely to recommend

2021-06-24 -user1483680

Helped me buy home

Our family has worked with Holley Ring for over a decade, for various services including purchasing our Seattle home. We simply could not imagine a pro more skilled, knowledgeable, responsive, and personable. We've never had a single missed beat when it comes to communication--Holley gets us, sees our needs, recognizes what we're looking for and why, brings us great opportunities, takes interest in our investment ideas, is willing to think creatively with us, and has an excellent sense of humor, too--a must, we think, when it comes to cream-of-the-crop dealmakers. One of the things we've seen is how deeply respected Holley is among her peers and competitors in Seattle's intense marketplace. This is something we would have overlooked earlier in real-estate investing, but now we know how much these relationships bring advantages to clients, whether buying, selling, considering home improvements, browsing, or just starting to dream. This is a relationship that we value in the extreme, both personally and financially. Holley's clients are in the absolute best of hands. Working with her is not only a joy, but also, as time has shown our family and several of our relatives and friends, just plain smart.

Highly likely to recommend

2021-06-10 -user414214

Helped me buy and sell homes

Holley is an extremely professional and knowledgeable agent, and makes the whole process of buying and selling a home so much easier and more enjoyable. She knows the market really well and is able to provide great advice, she partners closely with other agents in the area to provide real market insights, and she goes above and beyond to truly partner with her clients. I have so much trust and appreciation for Holley's level-headedness, kindness and professional savvy, and could not recommend her more strongly!

Highly likely to recommend

2020-08-31 -onemartiniup6

Listed and sold a home

Holley Ring of Windermere Queen Anne was an AMAZING agent. She is very knowledgeable, has a wonderful attitude and did a fantastic job helping us prepare our home for sale. Our home sold in less than a week with multiple offers. We could not have been happier. I highly recommend Holley!

Highly likely to recommend

2019-12-15 -lfanger4

Listed and sold a home

Unparalleled service, knowledge and attention to detail. Holley Ring has deep knowledge of the market, an eye for design and investment potential. She is also a pleasure to work with. I definitely recommend that you choose Holley for your next real estate project.

Highly likely to recommend

2022-10-17 -Zsteelers

Helped me buy home

Holley had helped our son's family buy their house in Queen Anne in 2021 and they were extremely happy with her, so naturally we went to Holley when our time to buy came.Holley made the whole process a delight, even in this troubled market. She showed us many houses and did not mind us being so picky.She correctly predicted when some houses would come up for sale, at a time when houses for sale were few and far between.At the end, her knowledge of the market and her many contacts enabled us to buy our dream home in a very competitive situation. She managed the negotiation process and advised us during it, writing our offer under time pressure.Being new to Seattle, we really appreciated her help navigating the market and home ownership here.We would certainly go to Holley anytime we would need to buy/sell real estate.

Highly likely to recommend

2021-12-12 -hegemonstr

Listed and sold a home

Holley is really the best you can get for an agent - professional, great market knowledge, organized and responsive. Holley did an amazing job marketing the property and negotiated a smooth and painless sale for us. I'd highly recommend her for anyone looking to buy or sell a property as I have worked with her on both.

Highly likely to recommend

2023-06-27 -dhcameronheslop

Listed and sold a home

Holley was the selling agent on our Queen Anne standalone town home.Being resident in QA for a few years, we'd noticed how many homes in the area had sold via Holley, so when we were considering selling, she was on our list of realtors to 'interview'. Holley was patient, personable, professional, open, communicative, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable.Holley organized all of the preparation: staging, painting, house cleaning, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, sewer scope, inspection and photography. All of this was executed to the highest level. All of this was done with aplomb, a smile, some gorgeous flowers, and Holley even got busy with a magic eraser! Her attention to detail, on every level, is unsurpassed.As the house went up for sale we were in the process of moving home to the UK. At every step of the way we felt as though we were in safe, competent hands. We feel as though Holley helped us to have the house sell itself, and we gladly selected a fantastic offer after the first weekend of an open house.Holley and the escrow team, CW Title, guided us to closing when we were several thousand miles away - and an eight-hour time difference! Honestly, look no further for buying or selling - Holley's 'the one'.

Highly likely to recommend

2023-03-16 -bbauer345

Helped me buy home

I have used Holley and her partner, Ellen Gillete for the sale of my home and also for purchasing a new home -- both of which were on Queen Anne hill. My experiences with Holley and Ellen have been terrific. I recommend them highly. They are great as individual agents and even better as a team. I really appreciated their responsiveness and thoughtfulness, plus their knowledge and professionalism.The house I purchased was a difficult transaction due to radical changes in the market and a seller that was extremely emotional and very difficult to work with. Holley and Ellen handled this beautifully and were great during negotiations even when the seller was unreasonable and unresponsive. Holley and Ellen kept their cool even when I couldn't and ultimately we closed the sale. I don't think any other agents could have pulled if off. They were AMAZING!

Highly likely to recommend

2023-02-06 -portergilbert

Helped me buy home

We have worked with Holley on several transactions in the past 8 years and we always come away impressed!! She is a knowledgeable, skilled negotiator who has forged great relationships with other folks who can be crucial to getting deals closed (other realtors, tradespeople, mortgage brokers, etc.). She is always professional (even when confronted with tense situations and upset people) and she can think outside the box to propose creative solutions to address issues that inevitably arise during a transaction. We recommend Holley and will definitely use her again!

Highly likely to recommend

2019-12-10 -Prescot mike

Helped me buy and sell homes

Holley was instrumental in selling our first home and helping us purchase our second one. She was engaged, professional, very knowledgeable and helped us navigate goth transactions with ease.