Originally from Calgary, Candace Hagen knows firsthand what it means to find not just a house, but a sense of home in a new city. After moving to Seattle and marrying a Seattle native, she lived in several neighborhoods before putting down roots and raising her family in the area. That experience shaped her knowledge of the city and how she works with clients today.
Now with 8.5 years in real estate, Hagen works with luxury and move-up buyers, first-time buyers, relocation clients and people navigating major life transitions. Sellers appreciate her focus on single-family homes, her marketing background, her strong communication skills and her understanding of how to prepare and position a home for sale. She has helped multiple clients secure offers above their asking price through strategic preparation, pricing, presentation and marketing.
Hagen’s marketing combines professional photography and video with social media, digital advertising and targeted campaigns. She has built an engaged Instagram following around Seattle’s real estate, neighborhoods and lifestyle, giving clients another way to understand the market while expanding the reach of the homes she represents.
“I talk clients out of buying a home before I ever talk them into buying one,” Hagen shares, reflecting her straightforward and advisory approach. She stays closely involved throughout the process, helping buyers and sellers understand the market’s nuances, weigh their options and make confident decisions.
A four-time Five Star Real Estate Agent and Windermere Luxury Advisor, Hagen draws on eight years of experience renovating her own home when advising clients about potential property improvements. Much of her business comes from referrals from past clients, friends and fellow agents, as well as her social media community. Outside of real estate, she enjoys mahjong, needlepoint, tennis, spending time with her family and traveling.
