Ray Poletti
Owner/Broker
Real Estate Profile

I was born and raised in Seattle and have spent most of my life living in or around Ballard.  I specialize in properties located in Ballard and the surrounding Seattle neighborhoods.  I have been a longtime member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) and the Commercial Brokers Association (CBA).  I have served on various boards including the Rules and Regulations Committee and have served as an arbitration mediator. 

I began my career in real estate in 1973, after obtaining my Washington State real estate salesman license.  From that moment on, real estate became my passion.  I was able to combine my problem solving skills and enjoyment of working with people and turn that into a lifelong profession.  In 1975, I obtained my real estate broker’s license and in 1976, I obtained an interest in Ballard Realty, Inc.  I have been the sole owner of Ballard Realty, Inc. since 1980.

I started my career in the residential field.  As I gained more knowledge of the real estate business, I found commercial and multi family properties very interesting and today focus much of my career in that area.  I sell a vast array of properties ranging from residential homes to multi million dollar commercial buildings and vacant land.   

I have established long term relationships with many of my clients, selling upwards of 15 to 20 properties to a single client.  I have built a solid referral network and am now selling to second and third generations of clients.  I have also listed and sold one multi family building seven separate times.  Lastly, I have been working on 1031 like/kind exchanges, moving owners from small properties to larger ones.  The benefits are tremendous and the process relatively easy. 

I have always put my client’s interests first and have been rewarded with loyal life long clients.  I hope that I can continue selling real estate for many more years to come.  

Ray K. Poletti