eric akines
REAL ESTATE
Properties of Distinction
ABOUT
Before launching his real estate career, Eric spent more than 25 years as a global product and branding executive with some of the world’s most iconic companies, including adidas, Starbucks, and Nordstrom. This experience shaped his distinctive approach to real estate—rooted in authentic storytelling, world-class marketing, and exceptional client service.
Eric combines his sharp business acumen with a lifelong passion for design and architecture, offering clients an unmatched blend of strategic insight and creative vision. Known for his tireless work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, he ensures every transaction is handled with integrity, precision, and genuine care—so his clients can move forward with complete confidence.
A Pacific Northwest native, Eric is a proud husband and father, and a graduate of the University of Puget Sound, where he also spent a year studying abroad at the Albert Ludwigs Universität in Freiburg, Germany. His passion for travel, design, and culture fuels his appreciation for architecture and the stories that make each home special.
When he’s not working, Eric and his family love spending time skiing in Sun Valley, Idaho, planning fun outdoor adventures with their goofy and spirited dogs Ripley and Harry and cheering at his daughter, Paige's, lacrosse games. Deeply committed to his community, Eric supports the Hamlin Robinson School in Seattle, Washington, is active in the Seattle Tennis Club, and serves on the board of directors for the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington.
ERIC
4343 W McLaren St. - Magnolia
SOLD - Represented Buyers
$4,100,000
REAL Residential TEAM
THE REAL Residential TEAM
Comprised of 28 industry professionals that include an unprecedented 8 of the region’s top-producing brokers, the REAL Residential Team continues to set records in sales price and sales volume. The team is consistently ranked as the #1 Team in Washington and King County in addition to ranking as the #2 Team Nationally. REAL Residential was founded on the basis of values....Honesty, Transparency, Authenticity and Service. At REAL, we believe there is no such thing as a "one size fits all" approach to client experience. We constantly obsess about creating tailored, custom approaches to each and every client we work with regardless of price point or level of complexity.
Formerly NWG/Compass Real Estate, Shawn Filer, Nick Glant, Brad Cahill and the rest of the team were chosen as the inaugural launch partners for Compass as they entered the West Coast market in Spring of 2018.
"The industry deserves better....we want to break that notion that we are sales people and one of the best ways to do that is to be really honest with people! We firmly believe that our commitment to collaboration, customer service, and market specialization is what sets us apart from our competition.” - Shawn Filer
Why REAL?
Honesty
Honesty is a at the core of REAL and is demonstrated every day with every client through what we say and do.
Transparency
We believe Transparency strengthens relationships with our clients and helps nurture an environment of collaboration.
Authenticity
We believe Authenticity is about upholding our promise to take the utmost care for every client in a genuine and REAL way.
Service
At REAL we constantly obsess about tailoring customized client experiences that foster trust and confidence.
