ABOUT my approach

I’m a real estate perfectionist who brings immense value to the table while always keeping your best interests in mind.

Buying and selling your home is a very personal experience, and that’s why I consistently tailor it to you.

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home for more space and impeccable hosting, need an ally to sell your childhood home on your terms, or are fresh to the area and ready to purchase your first home — my team of experts and I are ready to tap in where needed. 

My entire team leads with both head and heart. We care deeply about our people and connecting you with homes and communities that match your lifestyle. 

Real estate can often become very transactional, and I believe that’s the kiss of death — oftentimes, money is left on the table for the seller, or too much money is spent on a lemon for the buyer.

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My goal is to always empower you to make informed decisions without challenging your comfort zone. 

With just under 160 units sold and over $250 million in transaction volume, I’m constantly improving. I study past results to ensure I am always improving, and I harness ultra-modern tools to deliver robust data and marketing solutions to you.  

I’m always up to date when it comes to market data, mortgage news, home preparation management, marketing tactics, expert negotiation skills, and neighborhood nuances.

I ensure you’re getting the best support possible with thoughtful market insights when you need it, access to vetted vendors when it’s time to remodel, and a support system when you hit unexpected roadblocks during homeownership.

Meet Alex & her team of Experts

My real estate practice was born out of a desire for a more personal real estate experience — a place where education matters, community comes first, dogs are just as important as people, and service comes before compensation. 

ALEX FOTOUHI

MANAGING BROKER | REALTOR®

Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
Accredited Buyer’s Representative®
Home Financing Resource Specialist®

Pronouns: she/her/hers
alex@lakere.com

My real estate career began in 2018, and I was quickly named a Rising Star by Five Star Professional and ranked in the top 3% of brokers at a Fortune 500 brokerage from 2019 - 2021. It was immediately apparent that I had finally found my destined career path.

  • I’m known for delivering comprehensive experiences fueled by industry knowledge, market expertise, and data analysis. My clients would agree that I’m a tough negotiator, passionate about minimizing my client's stress and confusion and committed to problem-solving.

    I am every inch a champion for my clients, unabashedly tackling even the most mundane tasks for "my people." My honesty and can-do attitude permeate all aspects of the transaction, and I’m available long after closing as a real estate resource. 

    A Bay Area native, I consider Seattle my adopted home and can’t imagine leaving. My love languages are real estate (ask about my adventures in remodeling), cooking (I’ve been to culinary school), hosting (I’m talking anyone, anytime), gardening with landscaper-level passion (let’s swap plants!), and dogs!

    My family and I live in the Broadview neighborhood, just up the road from Carkeek Park. You’ll catch us skipping rocks on the Sound or chasing our kid down the salmon slide at least once per week!

 Meet my behind-the-scenes team who work endlessly to ensure our clients have a seamless experience!

  • JASON WALL

    Designated Broker

  • KIM BOMBARDIER

    Office Manager

  • SHELBY NEJATI

    Transaction Coordinator

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Why I choose to partner with Lake & Company

a seattle original - since 1982

Lake & Company, located on the northern shores of Seattle’s iconic Green Lake, was founded with a simple mission: to be Seattle’s best brokerage and serve the entire Puget Sound.

Founded in 1982 to meet the real estate needs of our Puget Sound neighbors, Lake & Company was independent long before “indie” became synonymous with cool.

  • Our central location on the shores of Green Lake is ideally suited for easy access to all areas. As a member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), Independent Broker Association (IBA), and National Association of Realtors (NAR), Lake & Company is positioned to provide the best service available in today's market. 

    As a result, Lake & Company has grown to become Seattle's most productive independent real estate office, supporting more than ninety professional realtors. Through commitment to quality, not size, Lake & Company carefully upholds its reputation for excellence, rather than relying on a national name. We rely on our reputation for superior service to compete.

Prioritizing your needs. Celebrating your success!

  • "The knowledge of Alex and her team about vendors to provide the services and project management was essential to completing the prep work on time and on budget.”

    “We recognized that the condo needed significant work to get it ready. In an initial walk through, Alex provided excellent suggestions and options for low cost, but effective ‘upgrades’ – from painting and flooring, to lighting and plumbing fixtures, to making the aged bathroom look like new, to staging of the unit.”

  • "They outdid themselves gathering bids and contractors who swiftly got the house ready to show well."

    Alex and Lauren are a great team that helped guide my sister and I through important decisions on the best way to sell our home. All my friends oohed and aahed at the staging while potential buyers lined up for two hours to get in the open house. Not only do they have the know-how, great instincts and energy to go all-in, they also went on the emotional journey with us as we were selling our childhood home. I highly recommend and appreciate Alex and Lauren!

  • "Working with Alex made the entire home purchasing process so smooth and we are so happy with our home purchase that she made happen."

    Working with Alex was truly the best real estate experience we could have asked for, especially as first time home buyers who didn’t know what we were doing when we got started! She took the time to get to know exactly what we were looking for, answered all of our questions, and was always incredibly helpful, quick to respond, and communicative.

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Let’s start the next chapter

With my team of experts and support staff, we can cross the finish line without letting anything fall between the cracks. 

We eliminate obstacles, aren’t afraid of change, happily anticipate and mitigate potential problems, and create a path for success at every price point. 

Our proven system demonstrates success time and time again, and we’re ready to share it all with you!