Robyn & Rachel, Real Estate Reimagined

Our cutie office enjoying this fall-esque day 🍁🍃

3605 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island
NEW TO MARKET | PRE-SALE · 6 BD · 4.5 BA · 3,490 SQ FT

Our new construction pre-sale project on Mercer Island is well underway! A few snapshots of the progress in our latest walk through.

More to come! Link in our bio to learn more about this gorgeous new build available Fall 2024.

Monthly Round-Up • August Edition 🌻

Where did the summer go?! Here’s a candid look at what the team has been up to 🐚🍉

1. Sky high selfies at our Seattle Heights penthouse condo in Belltown
2. A delicious thank-you cupcake from happy new home owners in Bellevue 🧁
3. R & R walk our new construction project with
4. Krissy practicing her princess walk down this dreamy grand staircase 👑
5. Robyn heads to dinner in style with clients, turned dear friends! They boated from Mercer Island to Bellevue for a bite, how very PNW 🚤
6 & 7. Jill and her hubby Earl enjoyed a long weekend on Andrea’s gorgeous sail boat, Vela, exploring the San Juans 🌅 🦀
8. Rachel finds a moment to fill out listing paperwork
9. Team supervisor Gizmo helps Maddie 💻⛲️
10. Staging with a gorgeous view on the 25th floor
11. Robyn takes her oldest son Logan to college in NYC! 🍎
12. Jill doing a new build walk through on Mercer Island 🛠️
13. A long running tradition and boost of good luck - planting a St Joseph in the yard when we are selling a home
14. Maddie’s vacation to Michigan
15. Rachel’s son Max gets ready for the first day of school on Mercer Island 📚✏️

We are jumping into September with exciting things on the horizon! 🚀

What will we conquer today?! 💪🏼 Nothing is off limits in a day of real estate

New to Market ✨ Iconic Views at Seattle Heights

Nestled above the vibrant Downtown core, the contemporary, spacious penthouse composes one-half of the 25th floor. Formal living and dining unite with warm hardwood floors. A generous kitchen serves as the home’s anchor with bright white cabinets, slab counters and brass fixtures thoughtfully selected to inspire culinary feats and effortless entertaining. Tranquility abounds in the primary suite with a private patio, 180-degree views, spa-like five-piece bath, and walk-in closet. An unrivaled suite of amenities includes 24-hr doorkeepers, concierge, fitness center, indoor pool and spa, rooftop terrace, and recreation space. Discover resort living within reach of the iconic Pike Place Market.

2600 2nd Ave Unit #2501, Seattle
2 BD · 2.5 BA ·  3,049 SQ FT

Co-listed by Robyn Kimura Hsu & Renee Vanous · Message us for more!

Lakefront Living ✨ Just Listed in Kirkland

Discover the epitome of lakeside living in this fully remodeled 1-bedroom, 1-bath Parkside condo on Lake Washington. Featuring an updated kitchen and bath, this chic residence offers the ultimate in modern comfort. Step outside to a spacious patio complete with a cozy fire pit—perfect for evening relaxation. Enjoy a private dock, available boat moorage, kayak and paddle board storage, right at your doorstep. Located near downtown Kirkland, you’re minutes from shops, restaurants, parks, and stunning sunsets.

5535 Lake Washington Blvd NE Unit #101, Kirkland
1 BD · .75 BA ·  680 SQ FT · Link in bio for more!

Open 🌊 House
Sunday, August 18th 1:30-4pm

Spotted around town! We LOVE getting messages from clients of all the places they’ve taken their RRG swag!

We’re so grateful for our clients who’ve chosen us for their real estate needs this summer 🌞! As we continue through the season, we’re excited to help even more of you find your perfect place. Swipe for our team’s recent buyer and seller closings >

Monthly Round-Up • July Edition ⛵️🍉

Cannot believe July has come and gone! Grateful as always to be busy, here’s some behind-the-scenes of what we’ve been up to!

1. Rachel loves going to storage 😉! Fun fact, we do a lot of our own staging. A true labor of love!
2. Hot tip - when you’re picking out paint colors take the swatches with you everywhere so you can see the color in different times of day - such as this golden hour moment on a Lake Washington boat ride 🎨
3. Jill getting a new listing ready to hit the market
4. Robyn enjoying much deserved time off in her favorite place, Hawaii 🌺
5. No summer photo dump is complete without an ice cream🍦 and a view
6. Krissy & her girls enjoying a gorgeous evening on the water 💙
7. Pike’s Place Market is so fun this time of year! Go pick out fresh fish, produce and a beautiful bouquet 🐟🌷
8. Maddie tackles an unruly rhododendron, Crocs required
9. Beautiful summer night on South Lake Union
10. Team meeting to review our ever-evolving marketing assets 🔍

Bring it on August, can’t wait for what’s to come! 🌻

Just Listed ✨🏙️ Condos in Seattle & Bellevue

1711 E Olive Wy Unit , Seattle, WA 98102
1 BD · 1 BA ·  711 SQ FT · $425,000
Discover urban living at its finest in this stunning 1-bedroom, 1-bath corner unit on Capitol Hill, offering breathtaking views of Seattle, the iconic Space Needle, Puget Sound, and majestic mountains. Recently remodeled, the kitchen shines with modern elegance, complemented by new flooring throughout.

14602 NE 51st St Unit , Bellevue, WA 98007
1 BD · .75 BA ·  639 SQ FT · $420,000
Step into this updated condo to find a stunning home featuring a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stylish backsplash, and updated cabinets. The open layout seamlessly connects to the dining and living areas, creating flow for everyday living.

Take a tour and find your fit on the West or East side!

Feeling lucky to have a team to get through the tough and shouldn’t-be-so-tough moments like these! 🚿🤣

Don’t accept this request I’ve been hacked

New to Market ✨ Green Lake

Don’t miss this Seattle charmer with renovations throughout and peekaboo views of Green Lake from the manicured yard. The open floor plan seamlessly moves you through the comfortable living spaces. A blend of PNW traditional style with built-ins and arched doorways meets contemporary upgrades. The hardwoods shine and sunlight fills the home, making for natural transition when you walk out to the back deck, looking over the yard and lush garden. The idyllic primary bedroom shows off lake and mountain views, a fireplace, Juliet balcony and spacious closet and bath. The finished lower level is a complete MIL unit with storage and privacy. Off street parking with alley access. When you think Seattle living, you picture this home.

512 N 65th St, Seattle, WA 98103
4 BD · 2.75 BA · 2,810 SQ FT

Open 🏡 Houses
Saturday 7/13, 11am-1pm
Sunday 7/14, 10:30am-12:30pm

More here, https://www.robynandrachel.com/512-n-65th-st-seattle

☀️Our tips for staying cool in this summer heat wave🧊! A fresh and weather relevant take on our monthly camera roll dump. Enjoy & stay cool out there!

1. According to Willow, stay indoors and close to the cold floor at all costs 🥵
2. Like Jill & Krissy after a long day of staging, have a spritz (or whatever you fancy) on extra ice 🍹
3. Maddie’s go-to is to take a late evening walk, pick up fresh poke and enjoy the neighborhood when it’s cooler out 🍣⚾️
4. Rachel says take advantage of all the lakes, rivers & ocean as much as possible, nothing like a refreshing dip 🌊⚓️
5. Robyn takes the approach of embracing the summer heat - sand in the toes and a beautiful view ⛱️
6. Jill’s pups prefer to stand in front of the fan for maximum cooling effects 🪭💨
7. The whole team HIGHLY recommends eating ice cream, lots of it!!🍦

🌺 Sotheby’s Highlight 🌺 Waikii Ranch Awaits
Listed by our friends and colleagues , Doreen Trudeau .realtor & with Aloha Sotheby’s . We had the pleasure of touring this spectacular property and it is truly one of a kind! Doreen Trudeau RS Hawaii Real Estate Nicole Vincent, Real Estate Agent - Venture Sotheby's International Realty

Nestled on the slopes of Mauna Kea, tucked behind the protection of the pu’u, lies a magnificent 20 acre legacy estate. Surrounded by 30 year old established trees that provide refuge for Hawaii’s native songbirds, the 4348 sf, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Main house and the approx 733 sf detached guest suite, has unobstructed vistas toward Mauna Loa and Hualalai and commanding views of the endless ocean below. As the highest point inside the Ranch, you feel on top of the world!
Waikii is the only equestrian community in the State of Hawaii. Located on the slopes of Mauna Kea at the 3500-5000 elevation with 2000 acres and 10 acre minimum size lots. This is a part of the island that many people are unaware of.
The blooming courtyard leads to the living room reveal of the breathtaking view. The home is gracious, unpretentious and just waiting for a new steward. Those who know Waikii will understand just how rare of an offering this is.

NOTABLE FEATURES:
*THE most desirable lot in Waikii: 20 acres
*Views from every room
*Kitchen with Upscale appliances
*Formal Dining Room
* Guest cottage
*Traditional Built in Pune’e/ TV Nook
*Photovoltaic
*2 stall horse barn and tack room
*2 car garage with additional room for gym/workshop
*Mature rose garden
*Ohia Posts
*Grand Living Room with Natural Stone Fireplace
*Forced Air Heat system in Bedrooms and Kitchen
*Australian Chocolate Heart of Eucalyptus Hardwood flooring
*Koa built-in shelves by the pune’e and in the office
*Hand plastered walls
*All landscaping equipment included (Cub Cadet and Lawn Mower)
*Fully fenced property with motorized gate

67-1064 Palekaiko Rd, Kamuela, HI 96743

4 BD · 3.5 BA · 5,081 SQ FT · 20 ACRES · Send us a message for more! ✨

Taking notes ✏️

New to Market ✨Mid-Century Modern Oasis

Discover the charm of mid-century living in this elegant rambler, nestled amidst mature rhododendrons. Step inside to gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout the home. Every detail has been crafted to stay true to the original aesthetic, creating a timeless blend. With functional spaces perfect for modern living and entertaining, this home offers the best of both worlds.

4320 91st Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4 BD · 2.5 BA · 2,680 SQ FT

Open 🏡 Houses
June 12th 11am-1pm
June 15th, 12-2pm

https://www.robynandrachel.com/4320-91st-ave-se-mercer-island

We had an amazing time speaking at Metropolist’s Pit Peer Panel, thank you for hosting & ! The industry audience’s questions led to a fun and collaborative discussion. It was an honor to be part of a panel with expert real estate agents. We’re already looking forward to next year!
Here are our golden takeaways ⚡️ 5 Things to Do Every Day in Real Estate
* Talk to people, connect with people
* Network and niche down + build referral partners
* If you think of someone, send the text, accept the invite
* Personal touches never go unnoticed or out of style
* Listen and act on what you learn

A gorgeous farmers market moment to brighten up this rainy Sunday! 🍓🧺 Rain or shine, we love to support our local markets and all the goodies they provide.

Monthly Round-Up • May Edition 🐝
A look back at May memories from our camera rolls! We hope you enjoy a candid peek at what we’ve been up to. Another busy month and we are so grateful to do what we do.

1. Team dinner at Cantina Monarca in Downtown Bellevue for spring birthday celebrations 🍹🌮
2. Buyers, listings, we are doing it all!
3. Mt Rainier giving us a full show 🏔️
4. Silly, fun moments we share as a female powered team
5. Seattle is in full bloom and open houses LOVE fresh flowers 🌺
6. San Fermo in Ballard is our date night recommendation for May, bellissimo! 🍝
7. Our custom team branded Yeti coolers have been such a fun addition to our client gifts, especially perfect for a PNW summer 😎⛵️
8. Buyer tours in Mercer Island, even the spring grays can’t bring down this epic view!
9. Kirkland Marina looking especially fine this spring
10. Lil miss cutie helping mom with work 💕 errands!

Yay for June! 🐝💛

✨Sold in Maple Valley🌲

We are so happy for our sellers, officially closed on this Mediterranean Masterpiece that sits elegantly on 3.54 acres in Maple Valley.
Huge welcome home to the new owners on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

21145 212th Ave SE, Maple Valley
6 BD · 6.25 BA · 12,490 SQ FT · 3.54 ACRE
Sold Price $3,000,000

Cheers to our lovely buyer clients who found their dream pied-à-terre by the lake!

Join us next week for a panel discussion as we dive deep into market trends, share industry learnings and best practices, and explore everything related to navigating the real estate market. The Learning Lab is all about problem-solution leadership, and as the audience, you bring the topics and ask questions. We look forward to engaging in lively conversations, collaborating, and moving forward in the industry together.
This is one of their most popular clock hour classes of the year—don’t miss The Pit!

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 10am - 1pm (lunch included)
Instructor: Chad Zinda
Clock Hours: 3
Location: Metropolist S**o | 2931 1st Ave S Suite A, Seattle, WA 98134

Register here, https://metropolist.com/course_catalog/the-pit-a-professional-peer-panel-2024/

Happy Mother’s Day to you and yours! Hoping your day is extra special! 💕🌷

Happy Birthday to our Jill! To know her is to love her and want one of your own. We wouldn’t function without you! Jill-of-all-trades, have the best day, you deserve it all! ♥️🥂

In our vetted experience, these are the things you should carry on you at all times as an agent! 3 of them pictured here ➡️ a snack, your signs & extra shoes. Here’s the 101!

• 2 pairs of shoes! 1 - comfy pair for function 2 - the pretty ones your clients think you always wear 👠😉
• ALWAYS have a snack on hand, you never know where your day will take you 🍊
• RE car kit with the essentials: blue tape, sign marker paint, extra light bulbs, gardening gloves, staple gun, 🧻, garbage bags, windex, batteries, zip ties, tools & WD40 💡🧼
• Bottled water for you & your clients
• Marketing materials like brochures, listing presentations & team information + camera gimbal 📸

What are your essentials? 🪧🛠️

Monthly Round-Up • April Edition
We’ve looked back through our April camera rolls and here’s our round-up for the month! It’s been very busy with buyers, bringing listing transactions to a close, with some playtime in between. These monthly compilations hope to show you the everyday of our team behind-the-scenes, enjoy!

1. Krissy being her usual fashionista, cheerful self caught candid at a buyer’s tour in Kirkland
2. Maddie & Robyn’s dogs checked out the new waterfront spot in Kirkland
3. Robyn presenting on a Realogics Sotheby’s panel discussion, diving into all things negotiation
4. Picking paint colors for an upcoming listing
5. Rachel’s family checking out the Evergreen RV show as they plan summer roadtrips
6. Jill doing final touches and swapping out light bulbs before we hit the market (*not pictured, the ladder IN the bathtub)
7. Attending the Mercer Island Schools Foundation breakfast fundraiser where our team is a sponsor and Robyn’s son Logan, kindly volunteered
8. Nothing as beautiful as a San Juan Islands ferry ride
9. Great Ballard sandwich shop discovery we enjoyed between buyers tours - delish, thank you!
10. New construction is a great solution for new buyers competing with the inventory shortage

Happy May!

Sotheby’s Sunday 
Swipe for a few of the offices and Sotheby’s friends we’ve had a fantastic visit with this year!
* Golden Gate SIR 🌉 Sausalito, California
* One SIR 🌴 Miami, Florida
* Island Group SIR 🦪 Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington
* Summit SIR 🎿 Park City, Utah
* Chile SIR 🇨🇱 Vitacura, Chile
* Sun Valley SIR 🏔️ Sun Valley, Idaho
* Sotheby’s 🌊 Carmel, California
These are just a few of the many national and global referral network connections we’ve had the pleasure to work with and build relationships from. We are excited to continue growing and building with our Sotheby’s blue 💙!

We are trying something new! Every month we are dumping our camera rolls and doing a snapshot round-up! We want to share a peek into the everyday of our team - the nitty gritty, behind the scenes, in/out of the office, moments of life.
Hope you enjoy a look back at March! 🙈🥂

1. Our Luxury Home Ad spotted amongst a beautifully staged coffee table
2. Robyn puts in remodel work at her rental units in Queen Anne
3. Jill is OFTEN found on a ladder! This time she plays an electrician while listing photographer Andrew waits for a twilight shot in the background
4. The amount of drinks and lipsticks it takes to get through the day sometimes
5. Our West Mercer Island listing spotted on an open house flyer outside Kirkland RSIR
6. Teammate Maddie celebrated her 30th birthday on the Sun Juan islands PNW style
7. Krissy and her kiddos look dashing on their spring break vacay in Palm Springs
8. Spring flowers - because well, they’re gorgeous and make every home happy!
9. Rachel & her son Max hit an early morning sculling sesh with crew team pros on SLU
10. New lunch spot discovery in Greenlake