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About Andy Yip

Originally from Hong Kong, Andy moved to Seattle in 1995 with his family to further his education. Spending the first ten years of his career in finance, Andy started his estate planning wealth management office on Mercer Island. Known for his investment and management skills, Andy has been recognized as a charismatic and dedicated leader in the Seattle Chinese community, in addition to a well-connected professional with excellent networking abilities. Andy has expanded his network to new heights, as his affiliation with Realogics Sotheby's International Realty brings both the office specific Dragon and the Pearls initiative and the Asia Desk, as well as 700 Sotheby's International Realty offices located around the world. Andy is passionate about finding the right home for his clients, using his 20 years of experience living in the Greater Seattle area. 

Since 2010, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty has become the Pacific Northwest’s largest affiliate within our quickly-expanding global real estate network. We are distinguished by the brokers we employ, the properties we represent and the results we create. 

Consistently amongst the top ten largest aggregated real estate brands in the Puget Sound region, our brokers maintain the highest average listing and selling prices in the markets we serve. We are productive too, generating more than a half billion dollars in annualized sales and earning our firm the highest average closing volume on a per broker basis when compared with our peer group. For 2012, 2013 and 2014 the Puget Sound Business Journal named Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in Washington. 

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty offers one-of-a-kind marketing resources, including exclusive advertising platforms such as the Home of the Day on the Puget Sound Business Journal, custom co-op ads in targeted regional media publications, and exposure on distinctive global microsites including the WSJ.com and NYT.com.

Our listings are marketplace standouts with 100% local coverage through RSIR.com and NWMLS feeds on our competitor’s websites, plus 100% global coverage exclusively on SothebysRealty.com. This unmatched global exposure boasts industry-leading website visitation, with more than 1 million unique visits a month, 45% of which originate from outside the United States.

Yes, “International” is our middle name and it shows.

In a global marketplace, a recognized name is a powerful advantage. Sotheby’s 270 year trusted reputation has earned worldwide renown not only for its keen eye in the valuation of fine possessions, but also its unwavering commitment to expertise and service. Founded on these same principles, Sotheby’s International Realty today is celebrated and respected by qualified buyers and sellers all over the world who know and appreciate our name when they see it. Sotheby’s services the most prestigious clientele in the world.

Sotheby’s Auction House clients include:

  • 71 of Forbes 100 World’s Richest People

  • 253 of Forbes 400 Richest Americans

  • 78 of Forbes 100 Richest Americans

  • 86 of Forbes Top 500 CEOs

  • 12 of Forbes 40 under 40 list

  • 60 of Worth magazine Benefactor 100 list