Danny Varona is a distinguished Realtor® known for his analytical expertise, strategic negotiation skills, and commitment to delivering elevated service. With 76% of his 2024 sales being waterfront—the highest proportion among his peers—he is one of the most specialized waterfront brokers in the region. His expertise and results led to him being recognized among the Top 100 agents in the Northwest by NAHREP in 2024. The year prior, he was named the #1 Top Producing Broker at the Bainbridge Island office, following a #2 ranking at the Seattle office in 2022.
Danny’s unique blend of robust analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal abilities positions him as a highly effective negotiator and problem solver. Holding certifications as a Certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert, alongside degrees in Psychology, Economics, and Engineering, he brings a data-driven and well-rounded approach to real estate. His time as an advertising researcher at Microsoft sharpened his market insight, while his military background instilled a deep commitment to service and integrity.
Aligning with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, Danny shares their vision for elevated service, global exposure, and innovative marketing strategies—providing his seller clients with a distinct competitive edge. He has marketed waterfront properties as high as $12.5 million, leveraging innovative strategies and deep local expertise—a combination that has earned him media features in The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, Dwell Magazine, and King5 Evening News.
As a bilingual, triple-citizenship holder born in a small beach town in Cuba, educated in Canada, and now raising his family on Bainbridge Island, Danny embodies the ‘international’ in Sotheby’s name. He lives with his wife, daughter, and son, staying deeply engaged in the community while leveraging his local expertise and global perspective to connect extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives.
Affiliations
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
National Association of Realtors
Seattle King County Realtors
Education
Masters of Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction // University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Economics (double major) // University of Waterloo
Giving Back
1% of my revenue goes to YouthCare to fight youth homelessness in Seattle.
Reviews & Testimonials
“Danny is a true professional. We have bought and sold many multi-million dollar properties and this was by far the easiest. He listens, pays attention, and very detail oriented. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.”
— Lyn B.
“Gratitude and Relief! The idea of selling our family home during these times filled us with trepidation, but Danny Varona alleviated all our anxieties. So much of what we used to take for granted before 2020 is now unpredictable and disorganized. But Danny was dependable and supportive throughout the whole process. Danny helped us with the house preparation, mastered all the marketing, skillfully coordinated going onto the market and the open house, and, perhaps most importantly, adroitly navigated the bids and the negotiation process with the potential buyers. I thank our lucky stars to have met and worked with Danny Varona and cannot recommend him highly enough.”
— Liz & Dave (Seller client)
“Danny Varona helped me find my dream home and I will be forever grateful. I whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor. He is honest, dedicated, hardworking, has integrity, and he is a gem of a human. Danny’s love and passion for his job is contagious and it makes working with him so much fun. I trust him completely and it’s incredibly clear that Danny always has his client’s best interest at heart. Working with Danny Varona as my realtor has been an absolute pleasure and joy.”
— Forest (Buyer client)
THE TEAM
Andrea Savage
Chief Marketing Officer
Shelagh Englert
Executive Assistant | Listing Coordinator
Marilyn Turner
Office Manager
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby's International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world.
The Pacific Northwest’s largest Sotheby’s affiliate within the global real estate network, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) has branch offices in Downtown Seattle, Madison Park, Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Kirkland and Mercer Island.
Honored by 130 awards for sales and marketing excellence, The Puget Sound Business Journal consistently recognizes us among the “Fastest Growing Private Companies” and one of the top ten "Largest Residential Real Estate Companies" in Washington State. Sotheby’s International Realty brokers proudly serve all property types and price points throughout Puget Sound.
#1 in WA State
Highest Listing Price Sold
$1,381,000 (Avg.)
#1 in WA State
Highest Buyer Purchase Price
$1,290,000 (Avg.)
#1 in WA State
Fewest Days on Market
24 Days (Avg.)
#1 in WA State
Highest Residential Sale 2023
$38M
Danny Varona proudly serves all property types & price points throughout Puget Sound. All statistics based on NWMLS/Trendgraphics 1/1/2023 - 9/30/2023 statistics
