Kirk Russell
Managing Broker | Russell Real Estate Group
Real Estate Agent, John L. Scott South Lake Union
Kirk Russell is a Seattle based Managing Broker with John L. Scott who focuses on complex residential sales, distressed property, and court directed real estate matters across Washington state. For more than 18 years he has helped homeowners, attorneys, trustees, and guardians navigate purchases, sales, foreclosures, short sales, bankruptcies, and builder projects in the greater Puget Sound region.
As the leader of the Russell Real Estate Group, Kirk runs a client centered, process driven team. His priority is simple: protect his clients and partners, communicate clearly, and move files toward a clean, well documented closing.
Areas of Specialization
Court appointed guardianship & conservatorship sales
Short sales and pre foreclosure sales
Listings & residential sales
Trustee, court ordered, & liquidation sales
Bankruptcy related real estate sales
Builder and developer services
Qualifications & Experience
Certified Relocation Specialist
Realtor certification and membership in the American Society of REO Specialists
Short Sales and Foreclosure Specialist
Short sale analyst partnering with major lending institutions
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy sales specialist
Brokers Price Opinion (BPO) analyst
Residential new construction acquisition and sales
Project manager for the Seattle Real Estate Investment Club
Project management experience with A New Leaf Foundation Inc.
More than 10 years handling trustee, court ordered, and liquidation sales
More than 10 years handling court appointed guardianship sales
Active partnerships with real estate attorneys across Washington state
Strong title and escrow network including Old Republic Title and Stewart Escrow
Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) properties
Focus and Approach
Kirk’s practice sits at the intersection of traditional residential real estate and legally driven sales. He is often brought in when a property is tied to probate, guardianship, partition actions, bankruptcy, or other court ordered dispositions that cannot stall.
He is known for:
Guiding homeowners through foreclosure and pre foreclosure situations, including short sale options and investor solutions.
Helping attorneys, guardians, and fiduciaries structure listings and offers so they align with court requirements.
Working with trustees and their counsel on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy sales.
Supporting builders and investors with acquisition, disposition, and pricing strategy for new construction and renovation projects.
Alongside this specialized work, Kirk continues to represent buyers and sellers in traditional residential transactions, bringing the same disciplined process to standard home purchases and sales.