Cedar to Sound Homes

Heather Rieck is a Managing Broker with Keller Williams Greater Seattle and the driving force behind Cedar to Sound Homes, serving buyers and sellers throughout the Greater Seattle Area. With more than 7 years of real estate experience and $162M+ in lifetime sales, she ranks in the top 1% of MLS agents and is known for delivering exceptional results across luxury homes, relocation, first-time buyers, and investment properties. Heather is a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and Keller Williams Luxury Agent, bringing advanced negotiation skills and in-depth market knowledge to every transaction. Her approach focuses on strategic planning, clear communication, and strong client advocacy to ensure a seamless and successful experience. Backed by 85+ five-star reviews on Google and Zillow with verified transaction history, Heather has built a reputation for trust, consistency, and results. As a member of the KW Rainbow Network, she is committed to inclusive, client-centered service while helping individuals and families confidently navigate every stage of their real estate journey. If you don't believe me, see below! Erin Creagan As a painting contractor I have worked with several real estate professionals over the years and I have to say that Heather and Jackie are some of the best. There is always clear communication and respect for my time & scheduling which makes the jobs run smoothly They have always shown so much respect and appreciation for their vendors and that goes a long way. Highly recommend! Amber I can't recommend Heather and Jackie highly enough! As first-time homebuyers with essentially zero knowledge of the process, my partner and I were a little overwhelmed at the start, but Heather and Jackie walked us through the process, helped us find great lenders, and shared a lot of the pros and cons of purchasing houses vs. townhomes and condos. Heather took the time to walk us through every step of the home buying process, never making us feel like our questions were too basic. She listened closely to what we were looking for and showed us homes that genuinely reflected our wants and needs, but also showed us some homes we wouldn't have selected ourselves and opened our eyes to a few great properties. Even though we've pulled back on buying for the time being, we would absolutely work with Heather when we're ready to move forward. We've already seen what sets her apart: her responsiveness, her patience, and her genuine investment in helping us find the right home (not just any home). If you're looking for an agent who will meet you where you are, take the time to truly understand what you want, and advocate for you at every step of the process, you're in great hands with Heather. Ben Caro Heather and Jackie were incredible guides through what started as a stressful, uncertain home-buying process. We suddenly found ourselves needing to move and weren't sure whether buying was even the right call — it felt overwhelming. They made it anything but. They drove us around Seattle, spotlighting different neighborhoods and homes, and were remarkably candid about what made each one a great deal or a red flag. Heather in particular had an impressive depth of knowledge across financials, construction, and details I wouldn't have even thought to ask about. Having that kind of expertise in your corner is genuinely invaluable when you're making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. As it turned out, our situation changed and we didn't end up needing to move after all — but even so, we walked away feeling grateful rather than disappointed. That says everything about the experience they provided. When we're ready to buy in Seattle, there's no question who we're calling. Steve11138 I worked with Jackie during a customer appreciation event and she and her partner were great. Topnotch planners too, as the event was a success. Julie Creamer I've worked with Heather on several transactions, and she consistently delivers exceptional service. She is incredibly kind, patient, and professional throughout every interaction. Heather and her team truly prioritize their clients—their communication is prompt and clear, they work with remarkable efficiency, and they proactively step in to handle whatever comes up during the buying or selling process. My most recent home purchase had an incredibly tight timeline, but Heather's support made all the difference. She kept everything moving smoothly and helped me navigate the pressure with confidence. I enthusiastically recommend Heather to anyone in the market for a home. Megan Warner My husband and I are first-time home buyers, and were referred by a friend to Heather & Jackie at Cedar to Sounds Homes. We weren't quite sure about our timeline to buy and had a lot of unknowns due to our lack of experience in real estate. But Heather was so flexible and accommodating of our schedule and priorities. We ended up finding our new home pretty quickly and were nervous about the speed of it all, but she was SO insightful and helpful answering our questions and navigating the process. Communication was always clear and prompt. I would highly recommend Heather and Jackie to anyone looking for knowledgeable, experienced, patient, fun, and helpful real estate brokers! Tyler D We cannot recommend Heather and Jackie highly enough! They provided a true white glove service from start to finish. They handled both listing our house and buying our current home, and their knowledge of the market was evident at every turn. They knew exactly how to price and market our sale for the best results, while simultaneously navigating a competitive market to secure our new house. If you want a seamless, high-end experience with agents who truly understand the local landscape, Heather and Jackie are the best in the business. Xinyun Song I had the most stress free experience with Heather on getting my new home! As a first time home buyer, Heather was extremely patient with my questions, has fantastic communications about the considerations for each property we toured, and provided very neutral thoughts, and recommended properties to my likings and criteria. She’s really sharp about the market and on the best timing and terms to negotiate when sending out the offer, scored the deal in a blink of an eye! She and her partner Jackie are just lovely to work with throughout the entire closing process. Highly recommend Cedar to Sound! Travis Daniels I cannot say enough good things about Heather and her team. She pointed us in the direction of a great mortgage team, and worked relentlessly to find a house on a very small timeline. The house we ended up with was one she brought to our attention that we didn’t think too much about. Then we toured it and guess what (she was right!) we loved it and bought it and closed in 15days. She also helped us negotiate reduced closing cost in addition to us purchasing the house under asking; all because of Heather’s tireless work! She should probably take more time off tho! She deserves it! Shout out to Jackie and Henry! None of this would have been possible without them either! Absolute best reality team in the Seattle area! I already miss seeing those ladies multiple times a week! Lauren White We worked with Heather and Jackie to purchase a home in Seattle after a very disruptive move. They went above and beyond at every stage—from helping us decide which homes to view to guiding us through the final negotiations. Some of the final details were unexpectedly complex, and Heather expertly navigated those negotiations to reach an agreement that worked for everyone. We are so relieved to have purchased a home we love and cannot recommend Heather and Jackie highly enough! Tommy Guy We worked with Heather and team to buy a Seattle house, and I enthusiastically recommend her. Heather has a great eye for detail about home construction, things to watch out for, and market conditions. I also really appreciated her patience as we looked at multiple listings, considered bids, and got pre-inspections. When we found the right house, Heather and team were helpful for every part of the process. I've never experienced an easier close than this house. If you're looking to buy or sell, Heather will give you a level of expertise that you won't find in most agents. Nicole Gomez I've been lucky enough to work with Heather Rieck and Jackie D'Souza on multiple real estate transactions and what I can say is that if there were more stars to give, I would give them all of those stars too! They truly are top tier professionals, who give impeccable customer service and constant communication throughout the transaction. They are also incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate market both on a micro and macro level. They consistently go above and beyond for their clients by always coming prepared and ready to fight for you. Thank you again so much!! Grace Travaglini As first time homebuyers, we really appreciated working with Heather and Jackie! They are knowledgeable, reassuring, open and responsive, their calm and confident energy carried us through every stage of the process. We had a lot of fun working with them and credit their network of trusted professionals and ability to move quickly as the reason we’re in a home we love! ACRE Agency We’ve had the pleasure of working with Cedar to Sound and Heather for over two years, and every project has been a joy. They’re flexible, kind, and truly invested in making each home shine. Their deep understanding of their clients’ needs makes the creative process seamless! Arielle Swissa Heather is incredibly talented, kind and easy to work with! She worked tirelessly to find us the perfect home in the hot Seattle market, patiently educating and guiding us through the process as first time homebuyers. She is nimble, flexible and has a wonderful network of contacts that made the whole experience so smooth. 10/10 would recommend Heather + her wonderful team! Z Mercy Heather and her partner Jackie are a power team! Heather walked us through the whole process of talking us through what to expect, recommending mortgage lenders, determining what type of property we wanted, driving us up and down the I-5 corridor for months to look at homes, guiding us through the offer process, gave us great connections for home and sewer inspectors, made sure we were fully set up for closing, and on handing us our keys, also left us with a nice gift. Jackie took care of a lot of our admin, and most often joined us on touring houses and discussing options. If for some reason Heather was busy helping another client, Jackie stepped in to make sure we had what we needed. They were wonderful to work with! 10/10! Megan Mercier Heather and Jackie were so wonderful to work with! We may have been their pickiest clients to date ;) but they were ever gracious, patient, and extremely helpful. We had a huge foot print of where we were searching for a home, and they were more than willing to drive all over Western WA with us, as we searched and searched for the perfect first house. I had MANY questions throughout the process, but Heather was always there to provide thoughtful and clear advice/answers. Once we finally found "the one", the process was very clean and smooth - Jackie made sure we had all the information we needed, and it was extremely helpful to have a clear picture of the timeline and what was needed at each step. We are eternally grateful for ALL the time, energy, advice, jokes, laughter, and good times that came from working with this Dynamic Duo over the last 8 months! We can't wait to have them over once we get moved in and settled. :) Thank you, Heather and Jackie!! Holly Nelson Heather and Jackie were absolutely incredible to work with! They were extremely knowledgeable about every step of the process and always had our best interests at heart. From start to finish, they went above and beyond — always willing to do anything and everything to help us. Their professionalism, communication, and dedication made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide us through our real estate journey. Highly recommend Heather and Jackie to anyone looking for top-notch agents! Felix L.L. Heather and Jackie were wonderful and a huge help to my partner and I when we bought our new home. They were always on top of any questions we had and were always there with a helpful tip or suggestion at just the right moment. Buying a home is inherently an intimidating process for most people (or certainly at least to me!) and having people with integrity and trustworthiness in your corner is so important. Heather's demeanor when we were looking at houses was just perfect, she was there to answer questions, point things out that we wouldn't otherwise have known to look for and generally provide an expert opinion on the market. At the same time, she was never overbearing and we always felt comfortable taking our time to make these enormous decisions. Jackie was always on top of things as well, there were several instances where I mentioned things during the inspection and walk through that I later forgot. But Jackie had been taking notes and followed up with vital information straight to my e mail inbox. She also provided references for several services/service companies that were extremely helpful for getting work done on the new house. I can not recommend them enough! Jesse Sleamaker I'm so pleased to highly recommend Heather and Jackie at Cedar to Sounds Homes! I interviewed four real estate agents to help me purchase a home in Seattle and these two stood out immediately for their deeply knowledgeable but approachable manner. I really felt like they took the time to get to know me and my housing dreams, and then we all operated as fully a team. They would help me review each property we looked at based on my (demanding and almost unrealistic criteria) and gave me their accurate and honest take if it would meet my needs. They also helped coordinate with potential contractors to get me feasability studies for improvements I was interested in making (before even making an offer). We looked at over 30 homes - possibly more. I never felt pressured once - and I knew that they were on my side every step of the way. When I finally found the place that miraculously met my dreams, they were fast, strategic, and effective; it was the first offer I'd written, and I got the house thanks to Jackie and Heather!! Besides being amazing agents, they've also become friends - the community that they build around them is one of their best assets! They are willing to help connect you with property managers, contractors, insurance folks -- the whole gambit. I'm eternally grateful for everything these two have done. If you have a chance to work with them you 100% should! Joong Kim Very patient and an amazing resource! Heather’s team are all wonderful and are always enthusiastic to provide guidance no matter what stage we are at in the process. Heather has been by our side when we bought our first home and continues to be our resource as we keep an eye out for the next move. They allow us to move at our own pace and never pressure or give up on us if we take a hiatus from the search. Thank you Cedar to Sound Homes! Alicia Romano We recently had a fantastic experience working with Heather. From start to finish, she was incredibly personable and easy to work with. Her communication was excellent and she explained every step of the process, which was important to us as first-time homebuyers. She took the time to understand what we were looking for, and helped narrow down our options until we found the perfect house for us. Emma Wohl I was so lucky to have Heather helping me to buy one house and sell another in South Seattle. She was incredibly responsive, transparent, communicative, and supportive. When my partner and I were buying our house, she made us feel like we knew all our options and helped us put together a competitive offer that felt right for us. When it came time to sell my old house, she worked tirelessly to get it looking sharp, market it well, and get me a buyer quickly — all in a topsy turvy real estate market. Not only do I get to live in my dream home, but I came out of the process better informed and more confident navigating home ownership thanks to Heather's support. She is a true rockstar! Divya I never imagined I’d be able to afford a place of my own—especially not with just a few months left on my lease. But on a whim, I reached out to Heather to explore the idea, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. Heather patiently walked me through every step of the process as a first-time homebuyer, answering all my questions with honesty and clarity. She never rushed me and always made me feel informed and empowered. After connecting with a lender (thanks to her guidance), I was shocked to find out that homeownership was actually within reach. Once we had a budget in place, Heather hit the ground running. She listened closely to what I wanted—from location to wishlist items—and tailored every showing to match. Somehow, within a month, I was signing the papers for my very first home. Heather is the perfect mix of warm, knowledgeable, and tenacious. You truly feel like you have a trusted advocate in your corner, every step of the way. That was four years ago, and I still think back on it with immense gratitude. Heather’s deep knowledge of the real estate market, her genuine care for her clients, and her dedication to making dreams happen are unmatched. I cannot recommend her enough—whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to make your next move, Heather is the person you want by your side. Kristin Cuillier We had the pleasure of working with Heather during a particularly competitive real estate market. From our first meeting, it was clear that Heather's expertise and dedication would be invaluable in our search for a new home. She navigated the complexities of our situation with ease and confidence, helping us craft a compelling offer that stood out among many. Heather's strategic approach allowed us to secure our dream home while keeping essential contingencies in place, giving us peace of mind throughout the entire process. Her keen understanding of the market dynamics and her personalized attention to our needs made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for Heather and her team's outstanding service. We would highly recommend her to anyone in search of a top-tier real estate agent. Thank you, Heather, for making our home-buying experience smooth. We could not have secured our dream home without you! Roger Stultz Heather provided outstanding guidance throughout the entire buying process. She was always available to answer my questions and made complex steps easy to understand. Her transparency was refreshing; she was honest about each property, highlighting both pros and cons, which helped me make informed decisions. Overall, my experience with Heather was excellent. She exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor. I successfully found my dream home, thanks to her expertise! Kayleigh Hendricks Heather is Trustworthy, Knowledgeable, and Communicative We first attended Heather’s first-time home buying seminar a few years ago, and when we were finally ready to buy our first home, we knew exactly who to work with. As first-time homebuyers, the process can feel overwhelming and requires an enormous amount of trust in your realtor, and Heather is someone you can trust without hesitation. Her communication was exceptional—always responsive, clear, and patient with our many questions. Heather also has incredible market insight. She knows the Seattle neighborhoods so well and helped guide us to areas that truly resonated with our lifestyle and needs. We are thrilled with our new home and highly recommend Heather to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy realtor. Amy P Heather was the perfect person to work with on my first home purchase. She was patient, responsive and immensely helpful. She went above and beyond, even helping us find a contractor for renovations and tracking down old oil tank records. Thank you, Heather, for making this daunting process fun for us! James Tuesday Paschall My wife and I met Heather on a random Sunday showing in Greenwood. We just started our casual hunt, had no realtor, and didn’t think we serious. Heather was warm and kind and we instantly liked her. We started talking about our wants and she found us some really nice places to look at. We discussed classes we should take and how to get ready for getting serious. 2 weeks after meeting Heather, we found “the house!” We went from casually looking to serious so fast!!!! Heather gave us so much knowledge and helped prep us for the whirlwind of actually buying a house. And she helped us talk strategy on how to win the bidding war but still protect ourselves. A week after finding our house, our offer was accepted, and a month later we closed on our first house!!!!! Heather is amazing!!! Alberto Reyes Heather was great in helping my find my first home. When I first started looking, I no idea about what I was doing, but thanks to Heather's help I felt well prepared when talking to lenders and interpreting all the documents that came my way. She's responsive, knowledgable and knows the market well. I felt like I could really trust her. I can't recommend her enough! Ann S Heather listened to us and found us the perfect house! She is full of useful information, is a great listener, and extremely helpful. Hailey Flynn Heather helped us buy our first home, and it was such a seamless process. She held our hands through the entire process from helping us find a lender to connecting us with a home inspection. She was knowledgable, patient, very skilled at what she does, and overall a great human. We cannot recommend her enough and will continue having her help us with future needs. Sarah Haynes Working with Heather was AMAZING! This was our first home purchase and the whole process was informative, helpful and even fun. Heather has a wealth of knowledge about what to look out for when purchasing a property and that knowledge helped us find a home that we truly love. Heather was incredibly responsive with answering our questions, meeting for showings and walking us through the final stages of buying. I would highly recommend anyone to work with Heather! Lisa Kozoriz Heather & Jim helped my husband and I sell our home. It was such an effortless project once they became involved, I almost forgot we were in the process of selling! I absolutely recommend Heather for anyone that wants an easy home buying / selling experience. Great communication, professional, responsive. Peter Noonan Heather was an amazing guide through the home buying process. She kept us thinking positively even when things looked bleak in the market. We love our home and appreciate all the work Heather did to help us make it happen. Perri Ma Heather helped me with my first house in Seattle. She is extremely organized and very knowledgeable in terms the locations, types of the house, interior, etc. What I appreciate her the most is her patience with a newbie like me and her thoroughness with the end to end process. She assures me that she has my best interest in a successful closing. Highly recommended. Lauren Jatt Heather is truly incredible! We met with about 5 other agents, but when we met with Heather we knew we just fit. She never pressured us into anything and really helped us hunt down the house that was perfect for us. Once we found our dream spot, she helped us navigate the craziness that is the Seattle market to put in the most competitive offer possible. Seriously, I can't sing her praises enough! We absolutely loved having her on our side :) James and Hailey Padilla Heather was a pleasure to work with. Her positive attitude and attentiveness made us feel at ease through the whole selling process. We will definitely be working with her again. Ken Blucker Heather has been an outstanding realtor and an endless fountain of knowledge and support. My partner and I have been looking for a new home for the past six months and made multiple offers. Each offer we made with Heather was always near the top, she always knew exactly what the sellers were looking for and helped up be competitive without compromising our own interests. My spouse and I are two very risk-averse people and despite our concerns we were always able to make great offers. She walked us through every step and ever contingency and was always responsive, resourceful, and reassuring. During the purchase of this home, there was a point where we backed out of the contract through a contingency and woke up the next day regretting our decision. Heather worked tirelessly with the sellers to help us get back under contract and we were kept up-to-date on the progress and we felt reassured knowing we were in such capable hands. I would recommend Heather to anyone looking for a new home, she consistently goes above and beyond any other realtor we've worked with. Jeffrey Schoemaker I was glad to have Heather as an agent as a first time home buyer. She made a good effort to educate me on the process, set expectations well, and was patient with all of my newbie questions. I would recommend her to new or experienced home buyers. Margaret Murray I can't recommend Heather highly enough. She helped us sell our home in Ballard and we sold quickly and above asking. She always gave us advice that benefited us, even if it could potentially cost her money. That kind of integrity is rare in real estate. She also does a lot of research so you can be confident in her analyses. She is transparent with all the fees and costs. Thank you, Heather! Kristyn Simmons We were very happy with our decision to have Heather be our buyer's agent. As first time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions and she was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. She was quick to respond and our bids were submitted in a timely fashion. Most importantly, her instinct and expertise helped us make fair, competitive offers in an interesting market. Definitely recommend! Madeleine McBroom Heather was the best decision we made in our first-time home buying process. She was incredibly knowledgeable, timely, and professional. She worked with our schedule to get us property tours, often meeting us in the evening after work to see several houses in a row. She provided accurate and experienced advice on the buying process, we couldn't be happier with our home. Home buying can be stressful and Heather was the reason it was relatively painless and enjoyable. One of the best parts about working with Heather is her great communication: we contacted her constantly and always got prompt responses back. Additionally, her advice turned out to be invaluable as we would have definitely missed very important things on our own. She really knows the market and works with you and sellers to get exactly what you want. I can not recommend Heather enough! Tuan Duong Ah! Where do I start with Heather? I'm writing this review smiling in the comfort of my office in a home Heather helped us purchase. My fiance and I were in search of our first home purchase, and we were matched with Heather through Zilllow. Man, what a joy it was to work with her from beginning to end. She was always there to answer questions when we had them (even when we were anxious about things at night -- thank you!) and always reassured us that things were going to be ok. She listened to what we wanted in our ideal home and advocated strongly for us during the negotiation process. I can't say enough good things about Heather's professionalism and fun, go-getter attitude that truly speaks to her depth and breadth of real estate experience in the Seattle area. Shawn White Heather is an extraordinary real estate broker, and an even more extraordinary human. She is thorough, whip-smart, and even-tempered, and her negotiation skills are second to none. Heather patiently explains all the details to her clients, multiple times if necessary, and infuses positive energy deep into all her transactions. She is an absolute pleasure to work with, and I can't recommend her enough! Thank you, Heather! Bao-Tram Do Highly recommend Heather as a realtor. She is extremely knowledge about real estate, personable, and your advocate throughout the process. As a first time homebuyer, I felt fortunate to have Heather walk me through the process and helped turn my dream of owning a home in Seattle to a reality. Miranda Ludwig We were fortunate to work with heather for our very first house. She showed us a lot of different options that were in our budget and was patient and supportive through the whole process where other realtors didn't give us the time of day. It was like working with a good friend the whole time. Now my partner and I have a wonderful home we love in a beautiful community. I'm so grateful heather helped us get to where we are now. Marisa Figueroa Heather was amazing! She took our price range, lifestyle and many other aspects into consideration when helping us search for our dream home. And when we found it she worked diligently to guide us through the process every step of the way. She is very honest, down to earth and easy to speak to. As a first time homebuyer, I literally could not have done this without Heather. Brittni Heather is an amazing realtor. We stumbled upon her on accident after searching houses of interest on Zillow and Redfin. After talking with Heather, we knew we didn’t want to work with anyone else. She is professional, adaptable, honest, relaxed, knowledgeable in her field, and amenable. We could not be happier that we found Heather; do not hesitate to choose her as your realtor. You will be in the best hands! K N I highly recommend Heather as your realtor partner navigating through this highly competitive and complex Greater Seattle real estate market. She has a friendly yet professional demeanor and has deep knowledge of the Seattle housing market, including construction and financing. She truly has your best interest in mind and will go above and beyond your expectations to get you a dream house. We moved from out of state and were overwhelmed by the housing prices in this area. With $500K, we’d be living in a luxury home in a coveted location back home, but such is not the case in Seattle. Heather helped us set appropriate expectations and showed extreme patience while we grasped the reality. Heather is part of an amazing team that works in tandem while we, house hunters, focus on finding the right house. They make all the transactions stress-free and pleasant. If we were to sell our house or buy another house we’d definitely be working with Heather! Camrin Braun Thrilled to work with Heather. She helped me through every step of my first home in what would have otherwise been an overwhelming home buying process. She went above and beyond, even traveling well beyond the initial region of interest when my target area changed. Heather was amazing and would (and will) work with her again in a heartbeat. Eva Szalewicz Heather helped me and my partner buy our first house together and was MAGNIFICENT. We had several unexpected things come up during the process and Heather helped up handle them all both logistically AND emotionally. Buying a house can be such an emotional process and Heather was empathetic and compassionate to whatever stresses we were feeling while also helping to calm us down and always feel like things were going to work out. And they did! We are living in a house that is beyond anything we had dreamed with Heather's help. She is authentic and caring while she helps you figure out what really matters to you in the process, she is incredibly knowledgeable about the market, the process, and how to handle anything that comes up along the way, and she is a fantastic advocate for you during any negotiations. I really can't thank her enough for her help and recommend her every chance I get. Marianne Chandler Heather is a top real estate agent! I found her quite by accident through Zillow, but it was such a blessing. She patiently showed us houses and didn’t try to put her opinions on us. We ended up with a completely different house in an area of the city we’d never thought to look! I’m so grateful to Heather for all her hard work, and I can’t recommend her highly enough! Amanda Gil Heather was phenomenal! We began looking at houses on a whim and found Heather through a house of interest on Zillow. We were planning to interview and go with another agent but we had such an instant connection with Heather it was a natural fit the moment we met her. Heather is a wealth of knowledge and was an invaluable resource when navigating the many unknowns and new experiencing that came with buying our first home. The process was made easy and we can’t thank her enough for her patience and guidance through what could have been a stressful time. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you Heather!! https://cedartosoundhomes.com/ https://www.zillow.com/profile/cedartosoundhomes https://www.facebook.com/cedartosoundhomes/ https://www.instagram.com/msfrizzle777/ https://www.kwgreaterseattle.com/