Kimberly Johnston

Kimberly Johnston has been one of John L. Scott’s top brokers since 1996, having begun her real estate career in 1990. The Kimberly Johnston Group typically sells a home every 10 days, ranking in the Top 1% of John L. Scott’s 3,300 brokers for decades, with transactions totaling over $800 Million.

Kimberly’s success can be attributed to challenging work, dedication and – most important to Kimberly – 100% devotion to her clients’ needs. Although known as a Luxury Home Specialist with the bulk of her business in Bellevue, Mercer Island, Newcastle and Issaquah, Kimberly represents clients in all 3 of the Northwest’s largest counties. For Kimberly, the clients come first, no matter where it takes her.

Clients choose Kimberly year after year for her experience, knowledge of local neighborhood values, stellar negotiation skills, and concierge-level service. She brings the results they desire and takes cares of all the details. She is referred to their friends and families because they are delighted with their experience in buying or selling a home.

For sellers, Kimberly’s strategic pricing strategies and innovative marketing (that includes professional photography, 3D imaging, staging, and professionally designed marketing materials) showcase their home to its best advantage resulting in top dollar to the client. When it comes to negotiating their contract, Kimberly believes in 100% Seller Representation and uses her highly developed negotiation skills to obtain the best result.

As a Certified Relocation Specialist, she keeps current on local economic trends, public and private school programs, neighborhood and area amenities – all essential concerns to clients moving across the country. She appreciates all that the Northwest offers in terms of lifestyle and communicates that enthusiasm effectively.

As longtime Northwest natives, Kimberly and her family take advantage of outdoor pursuits like nature walks, exploring nearby mountains, lakes and golf courses. She’s actively involved in Community activities, supporting the John L. Scott Foundation focused on Seattle Children's healthcare. She and her son often participate together at fundraising events and serving meals to the families at Ronald McDonald House.

Kimberly’s clients will tell you that she puts them at the center of her world, keeps them constantly up to date throughout the process, achieves their goals and makes everything go smoothly from start to finish. They would say that a better experience couldn’t be had. When all was done, they consider her a trusted friend.