Sandra Hines, a distinguished REALTOR® with over 20 years of experience, stands out as one of Seattle's most highly endorsed and elite real estate professionals. Recognized among the top 5 in the West Seattle/Burien area (#1 in West Seattle 2022 & 2023), Sandra's proven track record includes being awarded Seattle Times’ 2023 Gold Winner for Best Luxury Real Estate Company in the Pacific Northwest, 10-year winner of Seattle Magazine's Five Star Real Estate Agents, and recognized as in the top 1.5% of all brokers nationwide by RealTrends. Sandra's journey from Texas after graduating from UT Austin in 1993, brought her to Seattle. She enjoyed a 10-year career in hospitality where she last served as Corporate Director of Public Relations for Westin Hotels & Resorts where she handled public relations for corporate initiatives as well as launching new hotels nationwide. Those responsibilities shaped her into the multifaceted real estate professional she is today. Beyond her charming Southern Belle persona, Sandra is a driven competitive agent, seamlessly applying her marketing and PR expertise from the corporate real estate world to give her clients a unique advantage in the residential market. A battle with inflammatory breast cancer in 2017 transformed Sandra's mindset, values, and approach to relationships. Post-cancer, she embraces life without fear, translating into a fresh perspective that benefits her clients. Aligning with The Agency Seattle, Sandra leverages an strong global network and cutting edge marketing. Her business thrives on authentic values, prioritizing relationships over transactions and contributing to the community through support to local businesses, schools, and nonprofits. Sandra's welcoming demeanor hides a deadly competence, differentiating her as an elite force in the real estate arena. In Sandra’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two young adult children, planning her next trip to somewhere near and far with friends and family, playing board/card games with anyone who is willing to come to the table and daily walks with her beloved 16-year old mini-aussie, Misty around Lincoln Park!