Mary's Bio

Certified Buyer Marketing Specialist, Certified Seller Marketing Specialist, Certified Negotiation Specialist,Certified Foreclosure Specialist

    Local Seattle Area Knowledge

When looking for a broker to represent your real estate transaction, you want someone that knows the area. I consider myself a Local Seattle Urban Specialist because the Seattle area is what I know. I was born in Seattle, spent summers on Lake Sammamish, and have lived in Ballard, Capitol Hill, West Seattle, Green Lake, View Ridge, Bryant and now currently living in Edmonds. That is about a 25-mile radius from Downtown. I can say with sincerity that most of my life has been spent understanding the greater Seattle area.

    Preparation and Research

My approach to buying or selling a home is about understanding and preparation. Using our frequently updated and accurate sales database, I thoroughly research recently sold properties, as well as active and pending sales, to gauge the current market and apply that information for my clients’ transactions. For sellers, I believe in targeting the ideal price to move your property within the first three weeks. For buyers, I believe in preparing early, such as being fully underwritten approved soon after being pre-approved, because this way a buyer can be competitive on their ideal property as soon as it becomes available. 

    What My Experience Has Taught Me

My previous careers early in car sales, education, accounting and property management, and my experience as an administrative assistant in the orthodontic field has taught me immensely about management, sales training and local knowledge. More importantly, it has taught me about people – how to work with and listen to them – and I’ve always believed in treating others with balance and integrity, just as I would like others to treat me.

Why I Started in Real Estate with John L Scott

Friends and family are also very important to my life, to be there for them in the moments that count. In fact, the reason I started in real estate back in 2006 was to help a family member in need of selling a home, and I have stayed in the industry ever since. Since 1931 John L Scott has worked to maintain a tradition of excellence and is one of the most productive and dynamic brokerages in the nation.

    The Go-Giver

A Go-Giver is in this business to help people, not necessarily to be a Top Producer. The Go-Giver's mission is to "bring new relevance to the old proverb 'Give and you shall receive.'" What’s important to me is for clients to find the right property that fits them, and to serve them with patience, responsiveness and professionalism. I take a very personal interest in serving my clients because buying or selling a home is a very personal matter. It is a major step in life and I take pride in helping my clients along the way.

Reviews

"Mary is a very professional, intuitive and honest RE Agent. I have worked with her as appraiser to aide in solving tough valuation problems and found her to be an excellent Agent who is interested in her clients who knows and studies the market closely. I would love to work with her over and over again. In the future when I either sell or buy, I will use her as my Agent."

-lisamica

“She is very personable and has extensive knowledge on real estate processes. I was worried about paperwork and filling them out but Mary put me at ease when she handled the papers. She is always giving me updates on how the sale is doing and I feel very confident that she will do her best to sell my house!”

- soni1nonly

“This is the second time we have used Mary for a purchase. She responds quickly for showing requests and knows the Seattle area well. She was initally recommended to me by a family member, and now I have also recommended her to one of my friends. A great and friendly agent. I will definitely use her again.”

- mikemike y. w.

“Mary helps me to get the ideal condo in Seattle. She is extremely knowledgeable in the local real estate market and she works very hard for her clients. She responded to my inquiries almost immediately, sometimes even in the late evening. She also provided valuable advices during the final negotiation so that I got a good deal in the end. I would recommend Mary to anyone who is looking for an ideal property in Seattle.”

- Vincent Ku

“Mary knows her business, she goes to the point and it's fast to answer your questions and you can get a hold of her really fast, she does not hide from you as other real estate agents do. Mary will not disappoint you.”

- declaudia

“Mary was an excellent listener & very responsive to our needs. Her market research & review of comparable sales was thorough. She was a tireless worker on our behalf. She worked well with the broker representing the buyer.”

- zuser20140609100708018

“I have enjoyed working with Mary for over 10 years now, she is so professional, easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable in the Seattle real estate market trends.  I would highly recommend working with her for all your real estate needs”

— Katie Kelly, State Farm Kirkland

“Much gratitude is due to our dear family friend Mary Devino for being our ”agent extraordinaire" and representing us in not one but two complex transactions back to back!”

— Hillary Pirtle