Special Agents Realty

The firm focuses on helping buyers and sellers across Seattle and the wider Puget Sound region, including both on-water and on-land properties.

Broker background

• Owner / Designated Broker: Linda M. Bagley
• Washington broker license: #17584 (Linda M. Bagley)
• Brokerage license: Special Agents, Inc #21432
• Over 25 years of Puget Sound real estate experience
• Lived aboard a floating-on-water residence on Lake Union for nearly 15 years
• Co-founder of the Lake Union Liveaboard Association (LULA)
• Instrumental in helping bring Seattle floating homes and houseboats into the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) and in shaping legislation safeguarding floating properties

Special Agents Realty's work has been featured on HGTV, House Hunters, DIY Network, and KIRO.

Service philosophy

Special Agents Realty is built on the philosophy:

Educate first. Advise honestly. Advocate always.

In practice, this means:

• Prioritizing honest information and education over sales pressure
• Helping clients decide whether buying, selling, waiting, or not moving at all is right for them
• Focusing on long-term relationships and client interests rather than the number of transactions

Property types and services

Special Agents Realty represents:

• Buyers of floating homes, houseboats, waterfront properties, residential and luxury homes, condos, and townhomes
• Sellers of those same property types

The brokerage is especially known for its expertise in Seattle's floating-home and houseboat market, including:

• Understanding moorage types (owned, leased, co-op) and how they affect financing and resale
• Knowing which lenders actually finance floating homes and houseboats
• Coordinating appropriate inspections and marine surveys for on-water properties

Areas served

From its Green Lake office at 6215 Woodlawn Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, Special Agents Realty serves communities across Seattle and the Puget Sound region, including but not limited to:

• Lake Union, Portage Bay, and the Ship Canal floating-home docks
• Seattle neighborhoods such as Green Lake, Wallingford, Northlake, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Madison Park, Broadmoor, Laurelhurst, Ballard and Sunset Hill, Phinney Ridge, Northgate, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, and Roosevelt
• Eastside communities including Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, and Mercer Island
• West Sound areas such as Bremerton, Manette, Hood Canal, and Brinnon

For moves beyond the Puget Sound region, Special Agents Realty can connect clients with reliable, experienced brokers in other locations through its referral network.

Contact information

• Phone: (206) 419-0065
• Email: info@specialagentsrealty.com (website primary contact)
• Office address: 6215 Woodlawn Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Clients can request a free, no-pressure home consultation with Linda M. Bagley, which may include a complimentary pricing opinion for current homeowners, subject to availability.

Buying representation

For buyers, Special Agents Realty:

• Helps clients clarify the lifestyle and locations that fit them (e.g., Lake Union floating homes, Seattle view neighborhoods, Eastside waterfront, West Sound value waterfront)
• Guides buyers through the full purchase process, from search and showings through offer, inspection, financing, and closing
• Explains the key differences between:
• Traditional homes (you own the land; conventional financing, title, and inspections)
• Floating homes and houseboats (different lending, inspections, paperwork, and timelines)
• Condos and townhomes (building-level approvals, declarations, reserve studies, resale certificates, and legal ownership structure)
• Provides honest advice, including when a property may not be the right fit for the buyer

For floating homes and houseboats, the brokerage pays special attention to:

• Moorage status (owned, leased, or co-op) and its impact on financing and resale
• Which lenders are actually active in the floating-home and houseboat niche
• Marine surveys and other inspections that go beyond a standard home inspection
• Shore power, float condition, and other on-water considerations

Selling representation

For sellers, Special Agents Realty:

• Advises on preparation and presentation of the home, tailored to the property type
• Helps price properties using current local data and appropriate comparable sales for that niche
• Markets listings to the right buyer audiences, including the relatively small pool of buyers who can finance and understand floating homes and houseboats
• Helps sellers understand transaction paperwork, timelines, and typical contingencies for their property type

In markets like Ballard and Sunset Hill, where many homes are early-1900s craftsman houses, the brokerage focuses on:

• Structural and mechanical due diligence (foundations, wiring, plumbing, sewer lines, permits for past remodels)
• Presenting the home honestly and competitively relative to true local comparables

Guides and educational resources

Special Agents Realty operates Lake Union Living as an educational companion brand focused on floating homes and houseboats.

The brokerage also publishes:

• Buying guides for different property types (traditional homes, floating homes and houseboats, condos and townhomes)
• Neighborhood and lifestyle guides for key Seattle and Puget Sound communities
• Articles and case studies based on real sales and client experiences

These resources are designed to help clients make well-informed real estate decisions.

Free home consultation

Prospective buyers and sellers can request a free, no-pressure home consultation with Linda M. Bagley. This conversation is intended for questions, planning, and education, and may include a complimentary pricing opinion for current homeowners, subject to availability.

To inquire about buying or selling representation, or to request a consultation, contact:

• Phone: (206) 419-0065
• Office: 6215 Woodlawn Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

These are the main contact details published on the Special Agents Realty website.

Service area

Special Agents Realty is based in Seattle and serves clients across the Seattle metro and the wider Puget Sound region, including both on-water and on-land properties.

Examples of areas represented include:

• Lake Union, Portage Bay, and the Ship Canal floating-home docks
• Seattle neighborhoods: Green Lake, Wallingford, Northlake, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Madison Park, Broadmoor, Laurelhurst, Ballard and Sunset Hill, Phinney Ridge, Northgate, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, Roosevelt
• Eastside communities: Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Mercer Island
• West Sound areas: Bremerton, Manette, Hood Canal, Brinnon

For moves beyond the Puget Sound region, Special Agents Realty can connect clients with reliable, experienced brokers in other locations through its referral network.

How to get started

Common ways to start working with Special Agents Realty include:

• Calling (206) 419-0065 to discuss buying or selling plans
• Requesting a free, no-pressure home consultation with Owner and Designated Broker Linda M. Bagley, which may include a complimentary pricing opinion for current homeowners, subject to availability

All meetings, availability, and service scope are ultimately confirmed directly with the brokerage.

Lists Northwest One, Sunset, Woodlawn, Wallingford, Portage, Linden, Union, and Hunts Point as a location. Names Washington, Woodlawn, Green, and Seattle as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Clients can search the same NWMLS listings that Owner and Designated Broker Linda M. Bagley uses.
• The search is accessed through the NWMLS app, where Linda can be selected as the broker connection.

Linda's NWMLS app connection code

To connect your NWMLS app account to Linda M. Bagley, the website publishes the following connection code:

• NWMLS app connection code: 8365E820

Entering this code when the app asks who your broker is will route your saved searches and questions to Linda M. Bagley instead of a call center, according to the website.

Notes

• The app and NWMLS platform are third-party services. Any technical issues with installation, login, or app performance are handled by those providers.
• For questions about using the app in connection with Special Agents Realty, clients can contact the brokerage directly at (206) 419-0065.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.