DEBRA TEAL

Debra Teal of Seattle, Washington, combines her inherited, insider’s knowledge of the real estate industry with an unwavering dedication to communication and transparency to fuel her endeavors in Washington and Arizona. “I like to do all of my business myself. I may hire out for occasional errands, but when it comes to being with a client, I like to be right there with them. How can you negotiate a sale on a home that you’ve never even been in, or with a person that you’ve never met?”

Originally, Debra’s introduction to the world of real estate came from her parents, who were themselves investors and property managers. “I’ve been around real estate for the past forty years. At one point my parents owned about fifteen homes at one time, and when I was as little as I can remember, my siblings and I helped clean them up for rental.” Her early introduction steadily built her to the point where she became licensed in 2005 and went full time in 2011. She’s gradually grown her business by expanding her services and geographical coverage.

Since combining forces with HomeSmart Real Estate Associates Seattle, Debra has built a track record of excellence and unparalleled performance. She has been a Top Broker for ten years in a row. She is recognized as an Elite Agent for “Number One in Homes Sold in 2022,” a Diamond Award Winner for 2022, and Top Producer every quarter at HomeSmart Seattle. While her accolades and accomplishments speak for themselves, Debra focuses on a single metric to measure her enterprise: “My business is 100% repeat and referral clients. People come back to me because of my personality, knowledge, and experience – they love working with me, and they respect that I’m a straight shooter. I don’t ever tell my clients something just because they want to hear it. I tell them the truth, even if it’s hard to hear, because helping them reach their goals is always my number one priority.”

In addition to her candor, Debra attributes her success to several niches she has been able to carve out in the industry over the years. “I feel that one of the most important facets of real estate is the knowledge from the experience I’ve gained. Every transaction brings something new. It’s crucial to know the industry laws, rules and regulations. In addition to regular real estate, I also specialize in distressed properties, where I negotiate with the mortgage lender, and liens related to the title of their home. I’ve even helped homeowners save their home from foreclosure at absolutely no cost. My record is a single home that I was able to save over $760,000 off their mortgage debt, and simultaneously negotiated cash relocation assistance. The vast experience in all real estate facets with both buyers and sellers has helped me garner repeat clients, referrals, and high recommendations from attorneys.”

With her position cemented in the industry, Debra is looking forward to a future that builds on her systematic approach and bringing her professional networks together with the public. “I plan to continue the grind and make people happy – that goes for my customers and everybody else in my life.” When she’s not busy serving her clients, Debra enjoys traveling, golfing with her husband, and spending time with her five children and four pets.

To learn more about Debra Teal, visit DebraTeal.com, email info@DebraTeal.com or call 425-448-3838