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Kali Akana - Engel & Völkers

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Kali Akana - Engel & Völkers

Trusted Managing Broker / Real Estate Advisor, opening the door to the life you aspire in WA State. Communication is the cornerstone of my business.

Passion | Communication | Knowledge

In business my passion is helping others achieve their Real Estate goals to create a legacy for their family through home ownership and/or investing. This means active listening to ensure everyone is on the same page at all times. Honest conversations with clients and business associates help create a smooth and clear path towards the goal line. Maintaining up to date knowledge in the industry (current market, laws, education etc.) is essential to representing clients and their best interest. I strive to stay one step ahead of others through knowledge and experience to see obstacles before they arise and have a plan in place to prevent them from being an issue.

09/07/2026

A HUGE congratulations to my clients (my friends) on getting their offer accepted on this incredible home for their family!

I am truly so honored and grateful to have been trusted to help them through such a huge life decision. There is something extra special about getting to watch your friends hit major milestones in life, and being able to play even a small part in that makes it that much more meaningful.

I am SO incredibly excited for you guys and cannot wait for the day I get to hand you the keys to your new home!

Please help me give these amazing people a HUGE congratulations!

09/02/2026

For about FOUR YEARS, I have been working with this family toward this exact moment.

There have been countless home tours, so many conversations, lots and lots of questions...which I genuinely LOVE...and more than a few emotional ups and downs along the way.

There were times they got their hopes up and thought they had finally found “the one,” only to have things fall apart. Those moments are hard. But they kept the faith, they kept working hard, and they never lost sight of what they wanted.

And finally… four years later… they got to hear the word they had been waiting for:

YESSSSSSS!!!!! 🎉

I am so incredibly thankful that they trusted me every single step of the way.

I know social media can sometimes make real estate look like I showed one house, had a couple of conversations, wrote an offer, and BAM 💥 the big bucks start rolling in. 😂 I WISH.

In reality, you usually only see a fraction of what it takes to get someone to the closing table.

Sometimes it really is the first showing and first offer. Other times, it takes months or even years. There can be financing changes, life changes, inventory challenges, heartbreak, disappointment, and a whole lot of waiting for the right home and the right timing to finally line up.

And that’s okay.

I am here for a day, a year, or five years if that’s what it takes.

My job isn’t just to help someone buy a house. It’s to be there through the entire process and help get them where they want to be when the timing and situation are truly RIGHT.

I am beyond excited for this family and cannot wait for them to move in, make memories, and turn this place into their beautiful little paradise.

They waited a long time for this YES and it was absolutely worth it. ❤️

08/19/2026

CLOSED & KEYS HANDED OVER! 🏡🔑

On July 6th, I got a call from a past client who told me her daughter and her husband were thinking they might be ready to start the process of buying a home.

She told them, “I’ll call Kali,” and passed their information along to me.

When we talked, I promised her I would take care of her kiddos like they were my own...and I meant it.

I connected them with a few lenders to interview, and on July 14th we sat down for their buyer consultation. Just 8 days later, on July 22nd, we wrote an offer.

It was accepted.

And yesterday, August 18th, I got to hand them the keys to their new home. ❤️

Just a little over 30 days from our very first conversation to HOMEOWNERS. 👀

What an incredible blessing it was to be part of this process with the two of them. I’m so thankful for the trust they placed in me and especially thankful to my past client who trusted me enough to send her daughter my way.

Referrals like this will never be “just business” to me. When you send someone you love to me, I know exactly what that trust means, and I will always do everything I can to take care of them.

Congratulations to these two on their beautiful new home!! I am SO excited for this next chapter for them. 🥂🏡

08/07/2026

I am honestly still kind of shocked by this. 😂

I completely forgot CommunityVotes was even a thing, and I truly have NO idea who all voted for me… but somehow I ended up being voted #1 / Platinum for BOTH Real Estate Agent and Real Estate Broker in BOTH Tacoma and Federal Way.

Like… what?! 🥹

I absolutely LOVE what I do, but more than that, I love *WHY* I do it. I get to help people through some of the biggest, most stressful, most exciting decisions of their lives, and my goal is always the same: make sure my clients feel informed, protected, supported, and truly taken care of from beginning to end.

So to every single person who took the time to vote for me — THANK YOU. Seriously. I may not know who you are 😂 but I appreciate you more than I can say.

And to those of you who continue to mention my name to your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and anyone else who needs a Realtor — that means EVERYTHING to me. There is no bigger compliment than someone trusting me enough to refer someone they care about.

I also want to give a HUGE shoutout to all of the other agents and brokers who were recognized. I know many of them personally, and there are some truly wonderful, hardworking agents on those lists who care deeply about their clients. I’m incredibly honored to be recognized alongside them. ❤️

At the end of the day, I’m just really freaking grateful.

Grateful for my clients.
Grateful for the referrals.
Grateful for the people who support my business.
And grateful that I get to make a living doing something I genuinely love.

#1 in Tacoma. #1 in Federal Way. Agent AND Broker.

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. 🥹❤️🔑

08/06/2026

When you explain being a Realtor like this… it honestly sounds a little suspicious. 😂

I meet strangers on the internet, receive secret codes that unlock houses I do not own, and then walk people through another stranger’s home while casually discussing how much money they should offer for it.

Completely normal behavior in Washington real estate. 🤷🏻‍♀️

But what I actually do is help buyers figure out which homes truly fit their budget, their priorities, and the life they are trying to build.

I research comparable sales before they ever write an offer, explain the contracts and deadlines, coordinate inspections and appraisals, negotiate on their behalf, and help them make informed decisions without unnecessary pressure.

And when everything finally comes together, I get to hand them the keys—which is still one of the very best parts of this job. 🔑

Thinking about buying or selling in South King or North Pierce County? Send me a DM and tell me what you’re considering. No pressure, no sales pitch—just honest answers and a plan.

07/24/2026

SOLD! 🏡❤️

Yesterday, after more than 20 years in this home, my sellers officially handed over the keys and stepped into a much-needed new chapter.

This was an emotional roller coaster and understandably so. When a home has held more than two decades of your life, memories, milestones, and changes, selling it is about so much more than a transaction.

But we made it to the finish line...and what a finish it was!

✨ 11 offers received
✨ Sold for almost $50,000 over list price
✨ A fresh start and a new chapter ahead

My sellers were referred to me by my incredible family, and I am truly so honored they chose me to help them through such an important transition. Their trust meant more than I can put into words.

Congratulations to my sellers! You did it. The emotional and difficult part is behind you, and I cannot wait to see what this next chapter brings. ❤️🔑

07/22/2026

Oh man…what a ROLLER COASTER. 🎢🏡

This story begins with me texting the listing agent a question about her listing and receiving a one word response:

“STOP.”

😂😂😂

She hadn’t read my message all the way through and assumed it was spam. Once she realized I was actually an agent with interested buyers, she apologized profusely, and we both had a good laugh about it.

Two days later, I took my clients to see the house…and THAT WAS A WRAP. I could see it written all over their faces: this was THE ONE.

I immediately contacted the listing agent. She had two other interested parties, but no offers in hand. Before we had even left the showing, we were on the phone with their incredible lender, Aleesha, who had numbers back to us almost immediately. Seriously.....she is AMAZING.

I went home, connected with my clients, and wrote a STRONG offer.

Then another offer came in.

Then another.

Yesterday throughout the day, the listing agent and I went back and forth several times discussing the offer and different contingencies. I knew our offer was strong, and my clients decided to stand firm.

At 9:00pm last night, the call came: the sellers had chosen a higher offer.

To say my clients were heartbroken would be an understatement. 💔

But we talked about how everything happens for a reason. What is meant for you will not pass you by and what is meant to be WILL BE. PERIOD

Then, at exactly 11:54am this morning, not even 24 hours later, my phone rang.

It was the listing agent.

“Our deal has already fallen through. Are your clients still interested?”

INTERESTED?!?!

MA’AM. THEY ARE GOING TO LOSE THEIR MINDS. 😂🙌🏽

Of course, I calmly and professionally told her I would contact my clients and confirm that they still wanted to move forward.

And let me tell you…that was one of the most satisfying phone calls I have ever made.

This business can be an absolute roller coaster. Sometimes you go from excitement, to heartbreak, to an unexpected second chance, all in less than 24 hours.

But I truly, truly believe that what is meant to be will be. It always has a way of working out in the end.

I am SO incredibly thankful to my clients for trusting me through every high, every low, and every unexpected turn.

I cannot wait to hand you those keys. ❤️🔑🏡

07/02/2026

Some transactions are just different. ❤️

From the very first conversation I had with my seller, I knew I wanted to make sure she and her beautiful family were taken care of.

Even though we didn't know each other very well, there were some strong ties that brought us together, and before long she felt like family.

After more than 20 years in her home, raising her babies, building memories, and living a whole lot of life within those walls...she was ready for a fresh start. A new chapter.

For a few months, we exchanged texts here and there while she figured out her timing. Then one day she said, "Okay...come take a look."

I walked through the house, shared my honest advice, and she didn't just listen...she EXECUTED.

When I came back after she finished everything we had discussed, I honestly felt like I was walking into an entirely different home.

At that moment, my strategy changed.

She had gone above and beyond, and I knew I needed to make sure we showcased all of her hard work in the absolute best light possible.

So I called my stager...

And WOW.

He completely transformed the space. What was already a beautiful home became something truly special. It was everything I had envisioned...and then some.

Now we were ready.

✔️ Staged
✔️ Professional photos
✔️ Video
✔️ Marketing materials

Game time.

The home hit the market, and the response was immediate.

Showings started rolling in on Day 1.

A strong offer came in on Day 2.

Then came the flood of additional showings.

📍 Over 50 private showings
📍 Nearly 30 groups through our open houses
📍 More than 60 phone calls with agents leading up to offer review
📍 11 incredible offers

It was absolute organized chaos...and I loved every minute of it.

In the end, we didn't choose the highest offer.

We chose the best offer.

The one that gave my seller the strongest overall terms, the greatest confidence, and the best chance of making it all the way to the closing table.

Because that's what this job is really about.

It's not just about getting offers.

It's about helping your clients make the best decision for their goals.

None of this would have happened without my seller trusting the process and putting in the work she did. She absolutely knocked it out of the park.

And of course, a huge shoutout to my incredible stager, who somehow always manages to make my listings look even better than I imagined.

What a dream team. ❤️

Thank you for trusting me with one of the biggest chapters of your life. It has truly been an honor to help you close this chapter and begin the next.

Congratulations...I couldn't be happier for you.

06/25/2026

✨ Affordable.
✨ Move-in ready.
✨ No HOA.

This Covington rambler checks so many boxes.

Come take a quick tour and see why this one might be exactly what you've been waiting for.

🏡 3 Bed | 1.75 Bath
📍 Covington, WA
💲 $425,000

Questions? Send me a DM!

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Address

3610 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
University Place, WA
98466

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

Telephone

+12532619940

Website

https://linktr.ee/kaliakana

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