Kristin Clark - Managing Broker - Compass

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

This weekend was one of those weekends that really puts everything into perspective. ❤️🏔️

We hiked Scotchman Peak with my dad, my sisters, our husbands and family - and my 87-year-old dad absolutely crushed it. He is such a stud and such an inspiration to all of us. ⛰️💪🏼

These mountains mean so much to our family. My dad grew up here, and we’ve shared so many memories in this beautiful place over the years.

We also really felt the absence of my brother Greg and our wonderful sister-in-law Pam. Normally they would have been right there with us, and it just felt incomplete without them. We missed them both so much. At the same time, we felt Greg in every beautiful turn, every view and every quiet moment. Nature meant so much to him, and this hike felt like a really special way to honor him.

Mostly, I just felt incredibly grateful. For my family, for my dad, and for these moments that remind me what matters most. ❤️

09/05/2026

🚨 This is a HUGE victory for Washington home sellers - and after 26 years in real estate, I am genuinely excited about what this means for my clients.

For years, we’ve essentially had one shot at launching a home. Pick the price, go live, start the days-on-market clock…and hope we got every piece exactly right.

That just changed.

NWMLS has introduced First Look, giving Washington sellers up to 21 days to introduce their home to the market before transitioning to a traditional Active listing. We can gather real feedback, evaluate buyer response and fine-tune price, presentation and marketing before the full launch.

That is a tremendous win for sellers because the first impression of a listing matters.

A price reduction or mounting days on market can change how buyers perceive a property. Now we have a much better opportunity to test, learn, adjust and launch stronger.

And as a Compass agent, I have another powerful tool to layer into that strategy.

Compass has an exclusive national partnership with Redfin that allows Compass Coming Soon listings to be featured through Redfin Early Access -including premium placement on Redfin, targeted exposure to buyers actively searching for homes like yours, and access to an audience of millions before broader distribution.

In simple terms: we now have more ways to strategically build exposure before pushing the “go” button on the full market launch.

That matters.

This isn’t about artificially overpricing a home or hiding it from buyers. It’s about giving sellers more choice, more information and more control - and giving their agent the ability to respond intelligently to what the market is telling us.

For me, that is the exciting part. ❤️

My job has never been simply to put a home in the MLS and hope for the best. It is to protect my clients’ equity, anticipate problems before they cost them money and use every available tool to position their home for the strongest possible outcome.

Washington sellers just gained an important new advantage and I cannot wait to put it to work. 🏡

If you’re considering selling, this is absolutely something we should be talking about as part of your launch strategy.

09/05/2026

The Seattle real estate market is changing and understanding why matters.

In May of this year, I was interviewed by FOX 13 Seattle about the significant increase in luxury inventory across King County and what that shift could mean for buyers and sellers.

Then this week, I had another opportunity to share some perspective with The Center Square about how the market continues to evolve.

What I appreciate about both conversations is that they go beyond the headline numbers.

Yes, inventory has increased. Yes, buyers have more choices in many segments. But the reasons behind the shift are much more layered.

Interest rates. Job and economic uncertainty. Tax policy. Stock market movement. Changing family needs. And years of postponed moves finally starting to happen.

One point I shared this week is that a listing tells us someone decided to sell - it doesn’t always tell us why.

That distinction matters.

Real estate markets are rarely driven by one factor, and that is especially true in Seattle right now. For sellers, thoughtful pricing, preparation, presentation and marketing are becoming even more important. For buyers, increased inventory can create more time, more leverage and more opportunity than we’ve seen in recent years.

After working in Seattle real estate for more than two decades, one thing I continue to believe strongly is this:

The best decisions come from understanding the market you’re actually in - not the market you remember.

I’m grateful to FOX 13 Seattle for including me in the conversation in May, and to The Center Square for reaching out this week. I always appreciate the opportunity to add some context to what buyers and sellers are experiencing in real time.

If you’d like to hear the full conversations, I’ve linked both stories in my bio - you can watch my FOX 13 interview from May and read this week’s article from The Center Square there.

Take a look, and if you’re wondering what these market shifts could mean for your home, your neighborhood, or a move you’re considering, send me a message. I’m always happy to talk it through. 🏡

06/07/2026

The funny thing about being ranked #17 in Washington State is that the ranking itself isn't what I'm most proud of.

What I'm most proud of are the hundreds of families, clients, and relationships behind it.

I am incredibly honored and grateful to share that Clark Group Seattle was ranked the #17 Medium Real Estate Team in Washington State in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings.

For those unfamiliar with RealTrends, this is one of the most respected and credible recognitions in the real estate industry. Rankings are not based on advertising, social media following, popularity, or nominations. They are based on independently verified transaction and sales data.

In 2025, my team - Clark Group Seattle helped clients successfully close:

🏡 59 home sales

💰 $71.49 million in closed sales volume

📈 $1.2 million average sales price

Those results earned Clark Group Seattle the #17 ranking among medium-sized real estate teams throughout Washington State, placing us among the top-performing teams in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country.

That's an accomplishment I'm incredibly grateful for.

But when I look at that ranking, I don't see transaction counts or sales numbers.

I see the first-time homebuyers who trusted me to guide them through one of the biggest purchases of their lives.

I see the growing families who needed more space for the next chapter.

I see the clients who called me years later when it was time to make another move.

I see the referrals from past clients who entrusted me with their friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers.

I see the families who invited me into their lives during exciting moments, challenging transitions, and sometimes even difficult chapters that required compassion, guidance, and support.

Over the past 26 years, I've learned that real estate is never really about houses.

It's about people.

Every transaction has a story behind it.

Every client has goals, dreams, concerns, and emotions attached to the outcome.

My role has always been about much more than marketing homes, negotiating contracts, or analyzing market trends. It's about listening carefully, advocating fiercely, providing honest advice, solving problems, and helping people make confident decisions when the stakes are high.

This recognition represents thousands of conversations, countless hours of preparation, strategy, negotiations, problem-solving, and most importantly, the trust that my clients have placed in me and my team year after year.

Many of my clients have become lifelong friends, and that is something I cherish deeply.

As Principal of Clark Group Seattle and a Managing Broker with Compass, I feel incredibly fortunate to do work that I genuinely love and to serve a community that has supported me throughout my career.

To every client, friend, family member, referral partner, and supporter who has been part of this journey -thank you.

Your trust is the reason Clark Group Seattle earned this recognition.

I am deeply grateful for every opportunity you've given me to serve, guide, advocate, and help you achieve your goals.

Here's to continuing to serve this incredible community with integrity, expertise, compassion, and heart for many years to come.

❤️

Kristin Clark
Principal | Clark Group Seattle
Managing Broker | Compass
206.755.7918
[email protected]

03/01/2026

I’m incredibly grateful for clients like this. 🤍

Helping her navigate this sale was such an honor. We created a custom strategy designed around her priorities, her timeline, and her energy and the results speak for themselves: $300,000 over asking and under one week on the market.

Behind every headline number is trust, collaboration, thoughtful preparation, and a clear plan backed by strong market analytics. I’m proud of the outcome, but even more proud of the relationship we built along the way.

Thank you for trusting me with something so important. Your kind words mean more than you know.

If you’re thinking about selling and want a strategic, hands-on approach with proven results - I’d love to connect.

03/01/2026

I’m incredibly grateful for clients like this. 🤍

Helping her navigate this sale was such an honor. We created a custom strategy designed around her priorities, her timeline, and her energy and the results speak for themselves: $300,000 over asking and under one week on the market.

Behind every headline number is trust, collaboration, thoughtful preparation, and a clear plan backed by strong market analytics. I’m proud of the outcome, but even more proud of the relationship we built along the way.

Thank you for trusting me with something so important. Your kind words mean more than you know.

If you're thinking about selling and want a strategic, hands-on approach with proven results - I’d love to connect.

02/11/2026

Welcome 🤍

If you’re new here, I’m Kristin.

I’ve had the honor of helping Seattle families buy and sell homes for over two decades, and what matters most to me isn’t just the sale - it’s how you feel through the process.

Recently, a Green Lake seller shared this:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Kristin was an absolute rockstar!

She got our Greenlake house ready and on the market in less than 10-days, setting up and managing a host of top-notch resources who worked tirelessly to deliver.

Kristin is an expert who rolled up her sleeves, did her homework and sold our house in a few days.

You won't be disappointed working with her.

And as an added bonus, Kristin is a really wonderful person as well!”

I'm so touched by this testimonial!

We had their home market-ready in under 10 days. It sold in just a few days. But what means the most to me is that they felt supported, cared for, and confident every step of the way.

Real estate is personal.
Your home is personal.
And who you trust with it matters.

If you’re thinking about selling in Seattle - whether it’s Green Lake, Wallingford, or beyond - I’d love to start with a simple conversation. No pressure. Just strategy and clarity.

Send me a message that says HELLO

🤍 Kristin Clark | Compass Seattle Real Estate

01/09/2026

✨Full Price. No Compromises. ✨

They said the condo market was slowing down, but we had other plans!

Just sold this breathtaking downtown condo overlooking Pike Place Market for 100% of the asking price.

How did we do it?

1️⃣ Trust: My clients believed in the strategy from day one.

2️⃣ Hard Work: I’m never afraid to roll up my sleeves. From prep to presentation, I do whatever it takes to make a home shine so my clients get the profit they deserve.

I am so incredibly grateful for the wonderful people I get to work with.

If you’re looking to sell in Seattle, let’s chat about how we can beat the market trends together!

01/02/2026

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