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The Fontanez Laing Team | Engel & Völkers Seattle Eastside is a premier award-winning residential and commercial real estate team dedicated to delivering exceptional service at all price points.

Julie and Robert are a dynamic top producing duo of real estate professionals, each with their own area of specialization and a shared commitment to exceptional service. With Julie's years of experience in real estate and banking coupled with Robert's extensive background in tech, finance, legal, and contracts, they bring a comprehensive wealth of expertise in residential and commercial real estate to the table.

Julie's expertise in residential properties and Robert's focus on commercial real estate allow them to cater to a diverse range of clients' needs. Their deep knowledge, coupled with their ADU Specialist Certification and fluency in Spanish, positions them as trusted advisors.

The Fontanez Laing Team also created the Trusts & Estates Property Advisory to support fiduciaries, attorneys, and families through the distinct challenges of selling trust and estate property.

The Fontanez Laing Team proudly serves clients across Seattle, Bellevue, the Eastside, South King County, Tacoma and all surrounding communities. In 2026, they will expand their presence with a new office in Downtown Bellevue, enhancing their service commitment to the Eastside communities.

REVIEWS

Franky Welty

Julie and Robert have been an outstanding team! We simply couldn’t have asked for better realtors. Their extensive market knowledge and specialization in houseboats made our search and transaction seamless. As this was our first time purchasing property, they greeted our abundance of questions with warmth and patience. We learned about different hull types, live-aboard, DNR rules, and specialized insurance providers thanks to their support. Julie and Roberts experience with handling Trusts made communication between our attorney, trustee, and seller effortless. They are both well versed in the legal coordination required for a transaction like ours. By the end of our experience they truly made us feel like family. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to feel cared for and supported while looking for a home or property!
Margot Lange

We couldn’t have asked for better realtors than Julie and Robert to help us find our houseboat! They are extremely knowledgeable about houseboats and made the process of buying one easy for first time homeowners. There was so much we had no idea about and Julie and Robert shared their expertise with us generously and made us feel so supported. We couldn’t have gone through with the purchase without them—they truly guided us through everything from tours to inspections, to helping us with our Trust in the transaction, to escrow, all the way to closing day. We couldn’t be more grateful for Julie and Robert!
Edith Jimenez

(Translated by Google) Julie is someone who understands what you're looking for. I personally highly recommend her, as she was very patient during our house search and is available to answer any questions that may arise. Her entire team is very professional; her husband and son are equally patient and willing to help. I definitely recommend them. (Original) Julie es una persona que entiende lo que buscas. personalmente la recomiendo ampliamente, pues fue muy paciente en nuestra búsqueda de casa, está disponible para consulta cualquier duda que surja. Todo su equipo de trabajo es muy profesional su esposo y su hijo son igualmente pacientes y dispuestos a ayudar. Definitivamente los recomiendo
John Lynch

Amazing team to work with. Did an amazing job with communicating as well. Highly recommend!
Russell Byrne

Julie and Robert are an incredible team. From our first meeting to the very last step, they were so pleasant to work with yet extremely professional and expert. I am the administrator for my mom's estate and living in another state, this became a big challenge for me. I was referred to R & J through a friend at EV. They drove and met me at my mom's house and took the time to understand what was needed at the time and what would be needed to get the house sold, successfully. Their synergy as a team instantly made me more comfortable and confident that I could handle this job on behalf of my mom. At every step and with every unforeseen challenge, they took the time to explain and find the best solution for the estate. They were transparent about every detail and every offer we received in a language that I could understand. They were patient and systematic at every step. I am so grateful for Julie and Robert as the sale could not have gone as well as it did without their expert guidance. Thank you R & J!
Sindy Negrete

We had a great experience with Julie, she was very helpful, patience, and responsive throughout the home buying process.
Sandra Spurlock

If you are looking for excellence in a RE broker, look no further than Julie and Robert. We couldn’t have asked for a more delightful team to help us purchase our home. They are the epitome of professionalism. They are very knowledgeable and thorough, as well as patient and kind; what a great combination.
Wave Lending Group JB Associates LLC

Julie was the listing agent on a recent sale where we were working with the buyer. From start to finish everything went great and it was clear that her seller was well represented. Great job Julie!
Alisia O'Driscoll

Julie and Robert were referred to our family for an out-of-state estate sale. Navigating another state's probate laws while trying to liquidate assets from afar is no small task. Julie and Robert didn’t just sell a house for us—they managed the entire process. They coordinated and hired the necessary contractors to prepare the home for sale, handling every detail with care and professionalism. Having one reliable point of contact from Michigan to Washington reduced our stress tenfold. We highly recommend their services to anyone navigating the loss of a loved one while going through the probate process.
cynthia kehoe

My brother lived in Washington state and he died unexpectedly. I was put in charge of his estate and I live in Michigan. Julie and Robert were recommended to us. From the start they were very calming and helpful. They recommended a probate lawyer and were very helpful in getting the house ready for sale. At that difficult time it was very reassuring working with them. Thank you. Cindy
Kelle Oblizalo

We worked with Julie for over a year to find a place and during that time she was so patient and accommodating; always responding right away and working with our tricky schedules and meeting us in the evenings or on weekends. I'd highly recommend her as your realtor. Top notch! A few years later when we needed to sell the house, we contacted Julie again to do so and her expertise made for a very stress-free sale. I cannot recommend her enough.
Brenan Pasquale

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Julie and Robert twice now, and on both occasions the process couldn’t have been made any easier. We discussed what my goals were moving forward and they took care of the rest. Excellent communication, very professional, and it was clear they had my best interest at heart. I’m fortunate to have them in my corner as I navigate the real estate market and will definitely continue to work with them.

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Buyers Services

Sometimes, it's helpful to get an idea of what the buying process looks like. Our Buyers Guide gives insight into our team and our buyers services and process. Of course we are here to help, every step of the way.

Sellers Services

Whether it's your first time selling a house or this is another move within your property journey, find important insight into this process in our Sellers Guide.