Miki Maruyama is a warm, detail-oriented broker who helps clients navigate the Seattle–Eastside market, with a special focus on first-time buyers, international clients, and lifestyle starters looking for that important next step.
Based in Bellevue, she guides buyers and renters through neighborhoods across Bellevue, Mercer Island, Seattle and the surrounding areas, making sure they feel informed, supported, and confident from the first conversation to closing.
Originally from Kyoto, Japan, Miki is a graduate of Doshisha University’s Faculty of Law. She began her professional life at Honda Motor Co., working in new model development, where every decision was tied to a contract, blueprint, and strict timeline. In that high-stakes environment, she developed a deep respect for precision and the binding nature of agreements—skills that now translate directly into her real estate practice.
Today, that foundation shows up in the way she reviews contracts, protects her clients’ interests, and helps them understand the terms they are agreeing to.
Miki’s real estate journey started in Ohio, where she supported a top-producing agent and learned the business from the ground up. After relocating to the Seattle area, she went on to work with an elite team handling dozens of transactions each year, sharpening her expertise in both sales and rentals. Now an experienced solo REALTOR®, Miki holds multiple John L. Scott certifications, including Certified Buyer Representation Specialist® and Certified Seller Marketing Specialist®. Her strengths in communication and client education, market analytics, and guiding first-time buyers mean her clients get a clear, data-informed path forward without the pressure.
Client-first advocacy is at the heart of Miki’s work. She believes every move should start with understanding what truly matters to the client—their lifestyle, timing, budget, and long-term goals. Her approach is calm, low-pressure, and deeply supportive: she breaks down each step, answers every question, and never rushes a decision. Miki also leans on the strong support of her designated broker, whom she trusts as one of the most knowledgeable resources in the business, to ensure her guidance is always aligned with the most up-to-date standards and best practices.
As a mother of two and a fellow immigrant from Japan, Miki understands the daily joys and challenges of building a life abroad. She believes a home is far more than an address; it is the foundation on which a healthy, happy life is built.
As a Lifestyle Starter Consultant, Miki’s mission is to be both a strategic partner and a trusted protector. Whether someone is buying their first home or searching for the right rental, she is committed to ensuring that each client finds a place that becomes a true sanctuary—one where they can greet every tomorrow with confidence, comfort, and peace.