Deby Rourke

Deby has been in the real estate industry since 2009. She prides herself on working as an advocate with each of her clients, encouraging and empowering them, as well as educating them during every step in the process. Her goal is always to achieve the maximum potential in each transaction. She effortlessly wields her experience and negotiation skills to successfully close even the most complicated transaction. Deby’s previous experience managing and selling in the auto industry has provided valuable skills that translate very well into real estate. To Deby there is no better feeling than handing the keys off to a buyer or helping a seller as they move on to their next chapter.

Deby moved from England to the Seattle area in 1996. It was one of four international moves she and her family have made and after experiencing relocating firsthand, Deby is particularly knowledgeable and compelled to work with families who are relocating. She is a professional “matchmaker” when it comes to finding that perfect fit for her clients, taking lifestyles, work, commute, and other preferences into account when helping them seek a home.

As a local resident for more than 20 years, Deby has extensive and intuitive knowledge of the Seattle and Eastside markets. She specializes in selling and buying single-family homes and condominiums in Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell, Seattle, and the surrounding areas. Deby partnered with John L. Scott because both she and the company value a powerful reputation as an industry leader and a commitment to the use of innovative marketing tools that get results.

Aesthetics are of the utmost importance (a picture says a thousand words!) and Deby prioritizes preparation of her listings as one of the most important actions involved in marketing a property. Her clients often call it “Deby prepped” as she carefully stages and always meets with a professional photographer to ensure every detail of the listing is accurately captured to tell the story of the home. Deby is mindful that the buyer’s journey usually begins online, so she strives to tell a story that will entice every potential buyer.

Deby engages in several local organizations including the Daughters of the British Empire, a group that was started many years ago and raises funds for local charities, and the Kirkland Woman’s Club. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Bellevue Downtown Association. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her daughter (who is a law student at Seattle University), boating, reading, golf, and Mahjong.