Question 1

Who is Kelly Malloy and what kind of real estate does she specialize in?

Accepted Answer

Kelly Malloy is a West Seattle–based Realtor® with over 18 years of experience helping buyers and sellers throughout the greater Seattle area. She focuses on residential real estate, guiding clients through buying, preparing, marketing, and selling homes with a people-first, relationship-driven approach.

Question 2

What makes Kelly Malloy different from other Seattle real estate brokers?

Accepted Answer

Kelly builds her business around people, not just properties, taking time to understand each client’s story, timeline, and goals before recommending a strategy. Her background in marketing, strong negotiation skills, and deep local experience since 2007 help clients make informed decisions and feel supported at every step.

Question 3

How much experience does Kelly have, and how many homes has she sold?

Accepted Answer

Kelly launched her real estate career in 2007 and has since become a top-producing broker in the Seattle market, with 18+ years in the industry. Public production stats show close to 200 closed sales and more than $100M in total transaction volume, with homes ranging from entry-level condos to multimillion-dollar listings.

Question 4

What price ranges and property types does Kelly Malloy typically work with?

Accepted Answer

Kelly represents buyers and sellers across a wide range of price points, from starter condos in the $200Ks to single-family homes and view properties over $3M. She works with houses, townhomes, condos, and small multi-unit properties throughout Seattle and surrounding areas.

Question 5

Is Kelly only a West Seattle Realtor®, or does she work in other neighborhoods too?

Accepted Answer

While Kelly is known as a West Seattle Realtor® and lives in the Admiral District, she helps clients all over Seattle, including Ballard, Broadview, Wallingford, Fremont, Capitol Hill, Beacon Hill, Columbia City, Mercer Island and more. She’s lived in and explored neighborhoods across the city since the early 1990s and brings that city-wide perspective to her client

Question 6

What areas does Kelly serve outside of West Seattle?

Accepted Answer

In addition to serving West Seattle’s neighborhoods plus the plethora of Seattle's top notch neighborhoods, Kelly also works in neighboring towns, Shoreline, Edmonds, Whitecenter, Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and other nearby cities. Her past sales span both in-city and close-in suburban markets, giving clients flexibility in where they buy or sell.

Question 7

How does the home buying process work when I work with Kelly Malloy?

Accepted Answer

Kelly begins by taking the time to understand your goals, budget, and vision for your next home. She then creates tailored MLS searches and thoughtfully planned tours that align with your criteria. From the first showing to crafting a strong offer, navigating inspections, financing, title, and escrow, Kelly serves as your trusted guide and advocate, clearly explaining each step and keeping you informed all the way through closing.

Question 8

What should I do before I start looking at homes in Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Before beginning the home search, Kelly helps you clarify your goals, priorities, and overall budget so you can move forward with confidence. She connects you with trusted local lenders for pre-approval, then works with you to define your must haves, nice to haves, and deal breakers. This preparation ensures your search is focused, realistic, and aligned with both your lifestyle and the current market.

Question 9

How does Kelly help buyers stay competitive in a fast Seattle housing market?

Accepted Answer

Kelly uses current market data and her experience with multiple-offer situations to help you write offers that are competitive but still aligned with your comfort level. She discusses strategy options with you—such as pricing, contingencies, and timelines—so your offer stands out without overextending your budget.

Question 10

What is earnest money, and how is it handled when I buy a home with Kelly?

Accepted Answer

Earnest money is the upfront deposit you make to show you’re serious about buying a home, and it’s held by escrow until closing. Once your offer is accepted, Kelly coordinates with the escrow officer, who will handle your earnest money and provide a settlement statement outlining the fees and costs you’ll be responsible for at closing.

Question 11

How does the home selling process work with Kelly Malloy?

Accepted Answer

When you sell with Kelly, she begins with a conversation about your goals and timeline, then provides a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and a plan for preparing and positioning your home. From pricing and prep to marketing, showings, offers, negotiations, and closing, she manages the details and communicates with you regularly so you always know what’s happening.

Question 12

What is a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), and how does Kelly use it to price my home?

Accepted Answer

Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a data-driven report that compares your home to similar properties currently on the market and recently sold in your area. Kelly uses the CMA to recommend a fair market price range, then refines the final list price based on your home’s current condition and any updates you choose to complete before listing.

Question 13

How involved is Kelly in preparing my home before it goes on the market?

Accepted Answer

Kelly is very hands-on in the preparation phase, advising you on which repairs, updates, and cosmetic changes will have the most impact and coordinating the work with trusted contractors when needed. She helps with everything from paint, carpet, fixtures, and landscaping to decluttering and staging so your home hits the market looking its best.

Question 14

How does Kelly market my home once it’s ready for sale?

Accepted Answer

Kelly’s marketing strategy combines professional staging, high-quality photography, video tours, print flyers, and targeted online and social media exposure to reach as many qualified buyers as possible. She writes compelling listing descriptions for the NWMLS and syndicates your listing across major real estate websites so your home shows up everywhere buyers are looking.

Question 15

Why is staging important when selling my home, and does Kelly provide staging?

Accepted Answer

Staging helps buyers visualize how they would live in your home and makes photos and in-person showings more appealing, which can translate into more interest and stronger offers. Kelly partners with a professional staging company and coordinates staging as part of her full marketing and prep package for sellers.

Question 16

How does Kelly handle open houses, listing timing, and offer review dates?

Accepted Answer

Kelly typically aims to list homes on a Thursday to take advantage of weekend buyer traffic, holding public open houses on Saturday and Sunday and broker events on Monday when possible. She often sets an offer review date to encourage serious buyers to submit their strongest offers by a specific time, then helps you compare price and terms to choose—and negotiate—the best fit.

Question 17

Can Kelly recommend contractors, stagers, and other professionals to help get my home ready?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Over the years, Kelly has built strong relationships with a vetted team of professionals, including contractors, handymen, photographers, stagers, inspectors, and more. She can coordinate bids, schedule work, and manage logistics so you don’t have to juggle multiple vendors on your own.

Question 18

What kind of communication can I expect from Kelly during my transaction?

Accepted Answer

Kelly emphasizes clear, consistent communication and sees herself as your trusted guide, teacher, and advisor throughout the process. You can expect proactive updates, quick responses to your questions, and honest guidance to help you make confident decisions from the first meeting to well beyond closing.

Question 19

What is it like to work with Kelly on a personal level?

Accepted Answer

Clients describe Kelly as high-energy, positive, and deeply caring, with a talent for balancing detailed logistics and big-picture strategy. Her people-first approach, background in marketing and helping professions, and love for Seattle’s neighborhoods make the experience feel less like a transaction and more like being guided by a trusted friend through a major life transition.

Question 20

How do I get started or schedule a meeting with Kelly Malloy?

Accepted Answer

You can get started by reaching out through the “Let’s Meet” or “Contact Kelly” forms on her website, or by calling or emailing her directly. Kelly will learn about your situation—whether you’re buying, selling, or just exploring options—and then outline next steps tailored to your goals and timeline.