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Russ Porter Real Estate
Residential Specialist
206-335-6611
As a John L. Scott broker, my mission is transactional excellence and client satisfaction. That means I work tirelessly to make your home buying or selling process as efficient, stress-free and lucrative for you as possible.
Meet Russ
Before becoming a real estate broker in 2017, I was a financial analyst in the mutual fund industry and also previously managed rental properties. I was drawn to becoming an agent by a love for architecture and helping others achieve their goals through homeownership. I’m currently based out of the John L. Scott Bothell office, and help a variety of clients in cities including Bothell, Kenmore, Mill Creek, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, Snohomish and Everett.
For me, real estate is more than just finding a place to live. It’s about understanding what’s important to your family and lifestyle and serving as a guide well before the process starts and after the final closing. It’s important for me to provide updates and resources to my clients, allowing them to provide for their future.
When marketing a home, video has been a powerful tool for me for highlighting the best features of a home. Also, it may sound corny, but I always bake an apple pie during my open houses. I want people to feel as though they are entering a home, not just a place to live. It’s my goal to add those special touches to highlight a home for what it is: a place where memories will be made and life will have meaning.
In my spare time, I enjoy coaching softball, being out in nature and taking long hikes. I also love to garden and take care of my animals. For me, my Family is my number one priority, and I treat all my clients like family. My clients know that I will go the extra mile for them, and that I am always available to answer their questions.
Bothell
Ranked in the top 20 suburbs to live in Washington, Bothell has plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, craft breweries, and parks to explore. Straddling the King and Snohomish County lines, Bothell is right in the middle of it all. Easy access to both I-5 and I-405 makes Bothell great for those working in Seattle or the Eastside but wanting a quieter suburban feel. Known for great educators, awesome extra curricular activities, and some of the highest GPA averages, the Northshore School District is one of the best in the state. And with University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College nestled right inside Bothell, it’s no wonder there’s a strong focus on education here. If you need a break from your books, you can visit the Country Village Shops or Bothell Landing. Depending on the time of year, you might be lucky enough to catch the Freedom Festival, Riverfest, Main Street Art Walk, or Music in the Park series. With plenty to see and do, great schools, and easy access to the metropolitan areas, it’s no wonder that people love Bothell. Interested in learning more about what Bothell has to offer? Let us know. We’d love to show you around and help you find your dream home.
Reviews
“Russ has guided us through three real estate transactions now (two purchases and one sale). In some of the most competitive markets on record—where buyers often receive 10+ offer rejections before landing an acceptance (or giving up)—Russ led us through two successful purchase transactions with only one rejected offer between them. On the sell side, he used his savvy to help us negotiate a sale price 12% above our listing price (and well above what we thought was likely). Highly recommend Russ for his down-to-earth personality, calm demeanor, responsive communication style, and ability to get things done.”
“Russ and his team are world class. Russ has a strong customer obsession and delivers results that other realtors cannot match. Russ sets the bar for real-estate agents, and he sets it high. Words cannot describe how great of a job Russ did nor how thankful I am for the work he did to help us buy and sell multiple homes. We have purchased two homes and sold one now with Russ’ as our agent, and every time he has gotten us deals beyond our expectations.”