Real estate has been my world for nearly 30 years — and it never gets old. From the first handshake to the final signature and beyond, I love being part of one of life’s biggest transitions. What started as a passion for helping people find their home has grown into a lifelong commitment to serving clients across Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and the greater Seattle area with care, precision, and heart.
We’ve always believed that real estate should feel personal, not transactional. Every client’s story is different — and so is our approach. We listen carefully, craft customized strategies that fit your goals, and obsess over the details so your experience feels effortless. Whether it’s walking alongside you in preparing your home for market or strategically negotiating the purchase of your next home, we’re hands-on every step of the way.
Our standard of service? Think Nordstrom — where excellence, integrity, and attention to detail meet. We’re driven by relationships, not numbers, and we’re honored by the trust our clients place in us over and over.
For us, success isn’t just about closing deals — it’s about creating experiences that are seamless, where our clients can relax and know they are in experienced, trustworthy hands.
Education
Strathclyde University - Bachelor of Science, Contract Law, Project Management, Finance, Cost Analysis, Real Estate
★★★★★
“Stephen really did "earn" a 10 out of 5. He excelled in all areas, especially in the area of negotiation. I have to confess, my wife and I have sold previous homes on our own to try to save money. That said, with this market we did not dare to do that. We would not have saved money at all in the long run. There is no way we would have been able to get the home we did without His (and his wife April) negotiating help. Along the way, Stephen was a wealth of wisdom in making a good decision. We will use them again for sure, they were a huge blessing!"
- Bill and Sandi // Mt. Vernon Sellers
★★★★★
"Steve did a five star job selling our home for over asking price in just two days. He recommended the most advantageous changes that we make to the house and property prior to and recommended the best home staging professional to show our home it's best. The , photos and video were truly exceptional and hands down were a much higher caliber than other were offering. We were very impressed with Steve's knowledge about what sells a home, his punctuality and he is a genuinely friendly and quality person and a pleasure to work with. Steve managed the negotiation and sale so skillfully from start to finish and is a true professional who really knows the art of the real estate market."
- Melissa // Bellevue Seller
★★★★★
"Working with Stephen was amazing. From the moment we sat down with him to discuss what we were looking for to the moment we signed on our condo it was seamless. He was always very quick to respond back even with the smallest questions. He really listened to what we were looking for and helped us find the perfect place!"
- Katie // Kirkland Buyer
★★★★★
"Professional, knowledgeable, experienced, and skillful, is how I would describe the Macdonald Real Estate Group. I just can't say enough praises for Stephen and April Macdonald. They were very professional in the way they suggested how to prepare our home of 25 years for sale. They gave a wide range of options for fixes that would bring in the largest returns, but always allowed us to choose our own course of action. April's eye for design, elegance, and simplicity, demonstrated her experience in matching a house to its environment to create a vision of a home for those interested and looking in our neighborhood. Stephen's knowledge of the market conditions was instrumental in the timing to present our house up for sale. His skills enabled our house to sell for above market in just one day! Last but not least, behind the Macdonald's is a professional support team that is unmatched for guiding all the details along the way to keep the process on tract in a timely manner. There is not another Real Estate Group, my wife and I could recommend more highly than the Macdonald Group!"
- Henderson // Bridle Trails, Bellevue Seller
★★★★★
"The Macdonald group brings an expertise and professionalism to real estate that is unparalleled. Their extensive knowledge of the market allows them to utilize unique and personal strategies for both buying and selling successfully no matter what is happening in the market. In addition to their detailed business savvy they also understand that the purchase or sale of a home can be a deeply personal/emotional transaction and choose to go above and beyond to ensure the process is positive, ensuring their clients are well cared for. My husband and I have bought and sold with the Macdonald Group and their attention to every detail while simultaneously caring for us on a personal level is what sets them apart. We have had supreme success with Stephen, April and the whole team and we are extremely happy. There is no finer team in the Seattle real estate than the Macdonald Group, they set the standard!"
- Patrice // Woodinville Seller