A recent retiree, Runstad practiced law for 45 years and helped create the state’s Growth Management Act.

Toll Brothers was among the Seattle-area builders honored at The Nationals, an award ceremony from the National Association of Home Builders recognizing outstanding achievements in new construction.

Among the top Seattle-area award winners was Toll Brothers, which won Best Single-Family Detached Home for its Dewberry Plan at Centre Cottages in Kirkland.

Both accolades were awarded based on 2023 sales volume.

Ramey was the only Seattle agent on the list.

“We are so fortunate to work with many of the top real estate agents in the industry,” said Dean Jones, president and CEO of Realogics Inc.

“Everyone deserves to live in a home that is energy-efficient, resilient, provides the highest level of comfort, and is safe and healthy for occupants,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council. “Each of this year’s awardees exemplifies these attributes.”

The list includes 206 originators from Guaranteed Rate in the top dollar volume category, and 220 originators in the most loans closed rankings. 

The votes are in! Meet our Seattle Agents’ Choice Awards winners: the individuals, companies and developments making a serious impression on the Seattle real estate community.

Margo Wheeler-Willis knows the hurdles that go into a move, and her mission is to alleviate as much of the stress of an address change as possible. She speaks from experience.

D.R. Horton broke ground on its first home in 1978 and has grown from its Texas roots into 32 states, including Washington, delivering nearly 900,000 homes to its customers.

The Emerald rises 40 gleaming stories above Seattle at 121 Stewart St., offering 262 residences and unparalleled views of the city and beyond.

Kelly Nutt is the managing broker at the Bothell office for John L. Scott Real Estate, where he has worked for more than 16 years. He works closely with brokers to help them grow their business through coaching, training and business development.

The leaders at Upside Properties Seattle reviewed different real estate organizations — what it described as “large over-encumbered brokerages, individual agents and disjointed team models” — and set out to do something different.

Bryan Loveless is a highly successful real estate broker, but his charitable giving is what really stands out.

John L. Scott Real Estate is a 91-year-old company rooted in its history in Seattle and leadership with direct ties to the founder John L. Scott himself, but the firm understands the value of a modern approach.