Agents' Choice

Announcing the 2025 Seattle Agents’ Choice Awards winners

In the fourth-annual annual Seattle Agents’ Choice Awards, we’re honoring the very best of Puget Sound real estate — according to our readers.

Industry MVP: Michael Orbino, Compass

Co-founder and managing broker of Team Foster Compass Builder + Developer Services in Downtown Bellevue, Michael Orbino is a 25-year real estate veteran with numerous Realtor designations.

Managing Broker of the Year: Shy Bundy, John L. Scott Real Estate

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Shy Bundy is a seasoned real estate professional who has been with John L. Scott for 33 years.

Best Team: Perrina Team, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

Neda Perrina, a Certified Relocation Professional and Certified Residential Specialist, entered residential real estate in 2018.

Lender of the Year: Movement Mortgage

Founded in 2008 during the Great Recession, Movement Mortgage has grown from a team of four to over 4,500 employees and 775 loan officers nationwide — 83 of whom operate in the Puget Sound area. Movement prides itself on

Loan Officer of the Year: Chunda Zeng, Chase

Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, senior home lending advisor Chunda Zeng has served clients in the Eastside for eight years.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent: Dru Hill, Keller Williams Greater Seattle

With nearly 10 years of experience, Hill has earned a reputation as a top-producing agent and a passionate advocate for equitable access to homeownership.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Lender: Justin Dellario, Rate

Certified Divorce Lending Professional Justin Dellario uses his skills in stress-management and conflict de-escalation to help clients.

Best Dressed: Galya Kirstine, Real Residential

An Eastside native, Real Residential Partner and Co-Founder Galya Kirstine began her real estate career in 2000 and quickly established herself as a leader in her home market.

Charitable Service: Pete Richmond, Windermere Real Estate

Pete Richmond is a generous and longstanding donor to the Windermere Foundation, which provides funding to non-profit organizations that support low-income and homeless families.

Rookie of the Year: Cameron Ferguson, Real Residential

Born and raised in Seattle, Cameron Ferguson’s real estate roots run deep.

Developer of the Year: MN Custom Homes

A leading in-fill builder on Seattle’s Greater Eastside, MN Custom Homes was founded in 2011 and has grown into a recognized leader in innovation, craftsmanship and community impact, with many awards under its belt.

Development of the Year: The Graystone Seattle

Perfectly at home in Seattle’s historic First Hill neighborhood, where heritage buildings and tree-lined streets blend with modern architecture, Graystone is an elegant collection of one-of-a-kind condominiums that embody Seattle’s relaxed and refined style.

Best Agent Website: UrbanAsh.com, UrbanAsh Team – Pointe3 Real Estate

Known as “UrbanAsh” for her deep knowledge of Seattle, Ashley Hayes has over 20 years of experience in real estate.

Best Brokerage Website: johnlscott.com, John L. Scott Real Estate

John L. Scott Real Estate has been helping buyers and sellers realize their homeownership dreams since 1931.

Announcing the 2025 Seattle Agents’ Choice Awards finalists

The results are in! Based on thousands of votes, we’re so excited to announce this year’s finalists in the third-annual Seattle Agents’ Choice Awards.

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