For sellers
Editorial marketing. Global reach.
A listing with Raymond Conners is a listing with The Agency, narrative-driven, polished content, and connected to a worldwide network of luxury buyers and sellers.
The listing process
The Strategic Path to Sold.
7 Steps to Selling Your Home. My approach is a joint venture: you and me vs. the market. We utilize a proven, data-driven system to ensure your property stands out, attracts the right buyer, and yields the highest possible return.
Step 01
Strategic Alignment & Timing
Success begins with a clear timeline. We evaluate market cycles alongside your personal objectives—work, school, and relocation needs—to identify the optimal window for maximum market impact.
Step 02
Evidence-Based Valuation
We move beyond guesswork. Using a sophisticated Comparative Market Analysis, I determine a price point that drives urgency while protecting your equity. We price to the market, not just to our hopes.
Step 03
Pre-Market Optimization
To provide absolute transparency and eliminate “second-time negotiations,” I strongly recommend a pre-inspection. This allows us to address repairs upfront and remove the inspection hurdle for buyers. We will then declutter and curate your space—including professional staging for high-end properties—to ensure the home is “launch-ready.”
Step 04
High-Fidelity Asset Creation
First impressions are made online in under three seconds. I invest in a premier photographer and videographer to capture your home’s story. These high-fidelity assets form the foundation of our digital and print presence.
Step 05
Global Marketing Intensity
Through The Agency, your home receives domestic and international exposure on over 60 portals via Properstar. We combine traditional elite networking with aggressive social media targeting to ensure your property is seen by qualified buyers worldwide.
Step 06
Expert Negotiation
When offers arrive, my role shifts to your lead negotiator. I assess the financial strength and terms of every contract, advocating ruthlessly for your best interests. We don’t just look for an offer; we look for the right offer that guarantees a seamless closing.
Step 07
Seamless Execution & Closing
The final step is the precision management of paperwork and logistics. From the final walkthrough to the transfer of funds, I oversee every detail of the closing process to ensure a hassle-free transition to your next chapter.
Marketing reach
Beyond the local MLS.
Every Agency listing receives placement in The Agency Magazine and access to the 2026 Red Paper, the brokerage's annual luxury wealth and market intelligence report.
Listings are syndicated to the brokerage's global network of offices across New York, Los Angeles, Aspen, Naples, Sonoma, Cayman Islands, Portugal, Spain, and Mexico, and to leading luxury portals worldwide.
More about The Agency →The listing presentation
Everything in one place.
Every detail of the marketing plan, pricing strategy, global reach, Notable Sales, and a personal note from The Agency's founders, Mauricio Umansky, Rainy Hake Austin, and Billy Rose.
40-page online flipbook · marketing plan, pricing strategy, global syndication, Notable Sales, and a personal note from The Agency's founders.
Notable sales
Track record across the region.
A sample of recent representation across Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Gig Harbor, and the broader Puget Sound region.
Renton
6433 Ripley Lane SE
$4,200,000
5 BD · 3.5 BA · 5,210 sqft
Sold for $500K over asking with multiple offers.
Bainbridge Island
4300 Rockaway Beach
$3,465,000
5 BD · 3.5 BA · 5,446 sqft
Buyer representation, waterfront acquisition.
Poulsbo
4113 NE Lookout Lane
$1,275,000
5 BD · 7 BA · 5,946 sqft
Seller representation.
Seabeck
14380 NW Rhoda Lane
$1,330,000
Buyer representation
Bainbridge Island
11270 Meadowmeer Circle
$1,050,000
Seller representation
Gig Harbor
2212 48th Street Court NW
$1,024,546
Buyer representation
A full sales ledger is included in the online listing presentation.
Seller FAQ
Plain answers, no pressure.
Every question listed below is one Raymond gets weekly. Read first, then bring the questions specific to your home.
How is The Agency Bainbridge Island different from other brokerages?
The Agency is a global boutique brokerage, not a volume franchise. Listings receive editorial photography, narrative-driven marketing, distribution to The Agency Magazine, syndication to global luxury portals, and access to a private network of agents across North America, Europe, and the Caribbean.
What does Raymond charge to list a home?
Commission structures are tailored to the property, market, and timeline. Raymond will present a clear, written fee proposal during the listing consultation, never a surprise. Standard practice in Washington is for the seller to compensate both the listing brokerage and any cooperating buyer brokerage.
How long does it take to sell a home with Raymond?
A well-priced, well-presented home in Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Kingston, Gig Harbor, or Port Townsend typically generates qualified showings within 7–21 days and closes 30–60 days from acceptance. Raymond builds a 90-day strategic plan with every listing.
Do you offer pre-listing improvements or staging?
Yes. The listing consultation includes a candid walk-through with recommended improvements ranked by ROI, plus introductions to vetted stagers, painters, landscapers, and photographers. Many improvements are financed through closing.
What does The Agency Magazine reach look like?
The Agency Magazine is a quarterly luxury publication distributed digitally and in print to clients and partners across the brokerage's global office network, a meaningful reach for any home positioned in the top tier of its market.
Required disclosure
Real Estate Brokerage in Washington
The official Washington State pamphlet that every broker is required to provide. It explains agency relationships, a broker’s duties to sellers and buyers, written services agreements, and limited dual agency under chapter 18.86 RCW. Read it before our listing consultation so we can move forward grounded in the same understanding.
Free home valuation
What is your home worth today?
A grounded, comp-driven estimate, delivered within three business days. A private, five-step questionnaire, about three minutes. No obligation, no high-pressure follow-up.
Your information stays private. Replied to within one business day.