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You And Your Property Are My Priority.

Specializing in Kirkland, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, & Medina

Serving all of King County

A donation is made upon every home sale to the Windermere Foundation to support those in need in the communities we serve
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Meet the Elite Homes Team

Cutting-edge marketing with a global reach, leveraging deep local knowledge and networks of and within micro-communities Kirkland Bellevue, The Points Communities, Medina, and Clyde Hill.

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Karen Balkin Karen Balkin Karen Balkin
Ali  Veiseh Ali Veiseh Ali Veiseh
Alta Cerdenia Alta Cerdenia Alta Cerdenia

Featured Properties

5330 Butterworth Road Mercer Island WA 98040
5330 Butterworth Road, Mercer Island, WA 98040
$ 19,500,000
5 Beds • 2 | 4 Baths • 7,840 SQFT
5330 Butterworth Road, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3038 E Laurelhurst Drive NE Seattle WA 98105
3038 E Laurelhurst Drive NE, Seattle, WA 98105
$ 18,750,000
6 Beds • 7 | 3 Baths • 11,271 SQFT
3038 E Laurelhurst Drive NE, Seattle, WA 98105
2409 Evergreen Point Road Medina WA 98039
2409 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039
$ 15,850,000
4 Beds • 2 | 5 Baths • 5,750 SQFT
2409 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039
1848 77th Avenue NE Medina WA 98039
1848 77th Avenue NE, Medina, WA 98039
$ 12,500,000
5 Beds • 1 | 5 Baths • 6,950 SQFT
1848 77th Avenue NE, Medina, WA 98039
 

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"When I wanted to buy this house, Karen was the first agent to be able to serve me immediately. First of all, she is very professional, Very friendly and very patient especially people like me who are not very good at English, she can help Solve all the problems, she not only help me buy a horse, she can even help me find a rental house people, as well as housing insurance and something else etc. I am very happy to know her."

Alice L.

"Karen is a pleasure to work with and really exceeded all expectations for two separate property sales with us. Her extreme attention to detail, high availability, sharp negotiation skills, and insights into the market made us extremely happy to have her on our side."

Taqi J.

"Karen is a realtor who stands for her clients. She makes the buying process fun, systematic, and painless. Karen always knows the next step, and when there is a problem, she has multiple solutions to make sure things go smoothly. Karen’s knowledge of real estate and the process is second to none. In a hot market, having a good agent is very important. I can say with confidence Karen will steer you in the direction to get the exact house you want. This is my second home with Karen, and we have had amazing experiences. Go with Karen!"

Jonathan C.

"Karen was fantastic to work with! As a first-time homebuyer in Seattle, I was amazed at how easy the process could be with a great realtor like Karen. She truly went above and beyond to help. Karen performed multiple live video tours so that I could see homes while living in a different city, and she was extremely knowledgeable about the market, especially when it came to writing competitive contracts in multiple offer situations. Karen worked hand-in-hand with my lender from PrimeLending and was fully engaged and a quick phone call away for all of my questions throughout the process. I would highly recommend Karen for your home-buying experience!"

Colleen R.

"Excellent realtor, went above and beyond for us in a very tough market! Would definitely recommend him! He knews the area inside out, he is local. Very responsive!"

Lina C.

"When only the best will do! If you're looking for your dream home, then look no further than Karen Balkin. Karen brings together a winning combination of experience, focus, and patience. Karen helped us navigate the complexities of a new market and a constantly evolving target home. Her ability to act fast and stay calm at all times was truly remarkable. If you’re looking for a genuine and empathetic realtor to help you realize your dream then look no further than Karen Balkin!"

Buyer | Seller

"I really lucked out working with Karen Balkin. She is everything you should look for in a Real Estate Agent. Karen is patient, experienced and her positive approach made me feel comfortable and confident during the process of purchasing my first home. Whenever I had questions, Karen was quick to respond in a manner that was easy for me to understand. I would highly recommend Karen Balkin to any of my friends or family who are currently looking to purchase/sell a home."

Buyer | Seller

"Karen helped me purchase my new home. There was a lot of work needed to be done around the purchase as things came up, but Karen quickly worked to have them resolved. She genuinely works for your best interests. She had a wonderful report with the listing agent, which made it easier to deal with the issues as they came up. Karen has now helped me purchase 2 homes and sell one."

Buyer | Seller

"We were in the house hunting market for a while when we met Karen and since then we never looked back. She helped us buy our very first home. Karen is professional, extremely patient and considerate about our ever-changing busy schedules. We loved working with her and highly recommend anyone looking for a real estate expert with a touch of class :) Wish you good luck Karen!"

Buyer | Seller

"She provides advanced up to date information and showed few houses included the one we bought as per our specific requirements and budget! I would definitely recommend her!"

Buyer | Seller

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Keep on top with latest and exclusive updates from our blog on the Washington real estate world. Elite Homes Team posts about tips and trends for buyers, sellers, and investors every week. Whether it be about staging your property or a snapshot of the market, this is your one stop shop.

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April Real Estate Market Trends and Stats Seattle The Seattle market remained competitive in March, even as prices softened. The median sold price for a single-family home fell 6% from last year to $944K, while buyer demand continued to drive quick sales and multiple-offer scenarios—78% of homes sold within 30 days and 37% sold above asking. Even with more inventory than last year, well-positioned homes are still moving quickly. Let’s chat about how to navigate today’s market and make the most of your next move. Eastside While the Eastside’s median residential sold price ($1.55M) dropped 9% from March 2025, prices remained relatively stable so far this year, pointing more to prior recalibration than a true slowdown. Buyer activity is still strong, and competition is still high, with 80% of homes selling within 30 days and 32% closing above asking price. Inventory levels do reflect a more balanced market, giving buyers a bit more leverage than at this time last year. Let’s connect and talk about how these trends impact your real estate plans. Let’s take a closer look at how this informs your next move. #KarenBalkin #EliteHomesTeam #WindermereYarrowBay #EastsideRealEstate #SeattleHousingMarket #LuxuryRealEstate #HousingTrends #RealEstateAdvice #marketupdate
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