ABOUT RAIN CITY REAL ESTATE

Your Trusted Advisors in the Seattle Real Estate Market

Rain City Real Estate is committed to transforming your real estate experience. We are here to empower you with the knowledge, support, and expertise needed to achieve your real estate goals. Our client-centric approach ensures that your journey with us is not just successful but also enriching and fulfilling.
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33+ Years Serving Seattle
33+ Years Serving Seattle
$X00 million in Volume
$128 million in Volume

Our Vision

To redefine the real estate experience by making property transactions accessible and empowering, ensuring every client in the Seattle area can navigate the market with success.

Our Mission

To provide unmatched real estate services that educate, empower, and exceed client expectations. We integrate comprehensive market knowledge, personalized strategies, and a commitment to client advocacy to facilitate seamless transitions for buyers, sellers, and investors.

Our Values

Client-Centric Flexibility

We adapt our strategies to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring flexibility in every interaction.

Market
Mastery

We possess a deep, intimate knowledge of the Seattle real estate market, ensuring our clients benefit from our expertise.

Exceeding Standards

We aim to go beyond the usual standards of real estate transactions to deliver exceptional results and experiences.

Zero
Pressure

Our approach is built on trust and transparency, with no obligation for clients to commit until they are completely satisfied.

Proactive Engagement

We demonstrate our value through action, showing potential clients the quality of our work before any commitments are made.

Earned
Trust

We believe in earning the business of our clients through integrity and dedicated service before asking for any commitment.

Some of Our Solutions

Rain City Real Estate offers a holistic suite of services aimed at demystifying and facilitating the real estate process for buyers, sellers, investors, and builders. Our services include:

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Detailed Comparative Market Analysis

Detailed Comparative Market Analysis

Comprehensive home staging and professional photography

Comprehensive home staging and professional photography

Innovative marketing strategies like drone footage and relocation area tours

Innovative marketing strategies like drone footage and relocation area tours

One-on-one Home Buyer Seminars and educational

One-on-one Home Buyer Seminars and educational

Specialized advice for inbound and outbound relocation, divorce sales, and probate sales

Specialized advice for inbound and outbound relocation, divorce sales, and probate sales

Strategic guidance for investors on market analysis and profitable property flips

Strategic guidance for investors on market analysis and profitable property flips

The Rain City Origin Story

Rain City Real Estate's foundation is deeply rooted in the life story of our founder, Jana Schmidt. Born and raised in a modest single-parent home in Utah, Jana experienced firsthand the hardships of inadequate housing and the stability that owning a proper home could bring. Her early life challenges ignited a passion for real estate and finance, leading her to pursue a career that combines customer service with deep market knowledge.

Early Challenges and Inspiration

During her teenage years, Jana became pregnant and moved in with her Chinese in-laws, who were successful business owners. Their financial stability through property ownership made a significant impact on her, teaching her the importance of securing assets to hedge against inflation.
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Educational Pursuits and Career Beginnings

Jana pursued education aggressively, graduating from a technical school for economically disadvantaged women with a major in business administration. She moved to Seattle in 1993 and began working at General Motors Financing, gaining foundational knowledge in financing and interest rates.

Transition to Real Estate

Jana's experience in the hospitality industry from 1996 to 2000 honed her customer service skills. Despite initial setbacks in real estate, her resilience led her to specialize in corporate apartment sales and relocation services, areas where she found her true calling.
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Founder Rain City Real Estate

Founding Rain City Real Estate

By 2004, Jana was fully immersed in real estate, working with John L Scott on expired listings. Her dedication over 25 years culminated in her becoming a broker in 2021 and founding Rain City Real Estate in 2024. Today, Rain City Real Estate embodies Jana's values and experiences, serving clients with integrity, passion, and unparalleled expertise.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated team of professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients. With extensive experience and a profound understanding of the Seattle market, we are your ideal partner in navigating the real estate landscape. Our team's commitment to client success and our ability to handle any real estate need with professionalism and empathy set us apart.

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Jana Schmidt
Designated Broker
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Mariah Bigbee
Broker
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Jenna Schafer
Broker
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Tristan Fox
Broker
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Diane Henning
Broker
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Why Partner with Rain City Real Estate?

Choosing Rain City Real Estate means partnering with a team that is deeply invested in your success. Here’s why you should work with us:

Expertise and Personalized Service

With over 25 years of experience, we offer unparalleled market knowledge and personalized service. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, our tailored solutions ensure your unique needs are met.

Empathetic Support During Transitions

For clients undergoing significant life transitions like divorce or probate, we provide empathetic and knowledgeable support. Our expertise ensures smooth navigation through complex transactions.

Seamless Relocation Services

Our extensive knowledge of South King County and North Pierce County allows us to offer seamless integration into new communities. From relocation area tours to community matching, we ease the transition for our clients.

Innovative Investor Strategies

We provide deep market analysis and strategic guidance for investors. From land use optimization to profitable property flips, our innovative approaches maximize client investments.

Educational Programs and Seminars

We offer one-on-one Home Buyer Seminars and various educational programs. These sessions empower clients with essential knowledge, from creating winning offers to understanding financial aspects of home buying.

Customized Strategies.
Faster Response Times.

We are here to empower you with the knowledge, support, and expertise needed to achieve your real estate goals. Our client-centric approach ensures that your journey with us is not just successful but also enriching and fulfilling.
Market Statistics
We can help you make sense of how fast your home will sell in today’s market, how many showings you can expect before you have an offer in hand and what the list price to sales price ratio will be based on the local market statistics.
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Calculators
Want to know how much cash you will walk away with when you sell your home? Need a certain dollar amount at closing to make selling worthwhile?  Or perhaps you want to know how much house you can afford with your monthly budget.
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Neighborhood Tours
If you are relocating to the area and unsure what cities or neighborhoods will meet your needs, our relocation experience can help you narrow down the entire Puget Sound Region to the areas that best meet your needs in the shortest time possible.
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Blog
Follow our blog for the latest real estate news and statistics to stay abreast of the housing market. You’ll also find delightful tips on home preparation to interesting stories in the King & Pierce County Real Estate market.
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