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Specialties
Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Property Management,
Relocation, Vacation / Short-term Rentals
Relocation, Vacation / Short-term Rentals
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism, 2002
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo -
- Minor Psychology 2002
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo -
- Minor Psychology 2002
- Minor Sociology 2002
Charity
PHILANTHROPY & VOLUNTEERING:
- SLO Repertory Theatre, Board of Directors, 2016 - Present, Vice President 2021-2023
- KCBX Central Coast Public Radio, NPR Affiliate, Executive Committee, Live Oak Music Festival, 2015 - Present
- Broad Rockview Court Homeowners' Association (HOA), Chief Financial Officer, 2016 - 2024
- SLO Scoop, a local social action newsletter, Co-Founder & Writer, 2016 - 2022
- Woods Humane Society, Animal Enrichment & Events Volunteer, 2013 - 2019
- SLO Repertory Theatre, Board of Directors, 2016 - Present, Vice President 2021-2023
- KCBX Central Coast Public Radio, NPR Affiliate, Executive Committee, Live Oak Music Festival, 2015 - Present
- Broad Rockview Court Homeowners' Association (HOA), Chief Financial Officer, 2016 - 2024
- SLO Scoop, a local social action newsletter, Co-Founder & Writer, 2016 - 2022
- Woods Humane Society, Animal Enrichment & Events Volunteer, 2013 - 2019
About Ellie
With a proven track record of successful transactions and happy clients, Ellie prides herself on her tenacious, organized and results-driven work ethic. She feels the ultimate sense of satisfaction being able to guide her clients through some of the most important financial decisions of their lives, building equity and wealth.
Ellie is well versed in the nuances of SLO County real estate, from urban to rural, coastal to inland, residential to agriculture. She worked under one of SLO County's most successful Real Estate Brokers for 4 years before venturing off on her own. She was bit by the real estate bug back in 2010 when she bought her first property, the ugliest duplex in her favorite neighborhood. Since then, Ellie's been buying and managing properties for more than a decade, with expertise in both owner-occupied and investments, and long term and short term rentals. Before her real estate career, Ellie worked in marketing and public relations for nearly 20 years, and in college studied Journalism, Communications and Psychology, which she taps into constantly, from skillfully marketing her Sellers' listing to negotiating contracts and navigating the intricacies of great communication to get her clients the best deal.
Deeply involved in the local community, Ellie enjoys volunteering her time and talents with local organizations. She serves on the Board of Directors for SLO Repertory Theatre, volunteers with the local NPR-affiliate KCBX and is the CFO for her Homeowners' Association. She is a member of the San Luis Obispo Association of Realtors, the CA Assoc. of Realtors, and the National Assoc. of Realtors.
A Cal Poly '02 alum, she couldn't resist when the opportunity arose to return to the SLO life in 2013. She lives in San Luis Obispo with her husband, who teaches Architecture at Cal Poly, and their child. They love calling the Central Coast home and enjoy hiking, biking and wine tasting in their free time. She looks forward to working with you on achieving your real estate goals.
Ellie is well versed in the nuances of SLO County real estate, from urban to rural, coastal to inland, residential to agriculture. She worked under one of SLO County's most successful Real Estate Brokers for 4 years before venturing off on her own. She was bit by the real estate bug back in 2010 when she bought her first property, the ugliest duplex in her favorite neighborhood. Since then, Ellie's been buying and managing properties for more than a decade, with expertise in both owner-occupied and investments, and long term and short term rentals. Before her real estate career, Ellie worked in marketing and public relations for nearly 20 years, and in college studied Journalism, Communications and Psychology, which she taps into constantly, from skillfully marketing her Sellers' listing to negotiating contracts and navigating the intricacies of great communication to get her clients the best deal.
Deeply involved in the local community, Ellie enjoys volunteering her time and talents with local organizations. She serves on the Board of Directors for SLO Repertory Theatre, volunteers with the local NPR-affiliate KCBX and is the CFO for her Homeowners' Association. She is a member of the San Luis Obispo Association of Realtors, the CA Assoc. of Realtors, and the National Assoc. of Realtors.
A Cal Poly '02 alum, she couldn't resist when the opportunity arose to return to the SLO life in 2013. She lives in San Luis Obispo with her husband, who teaches Architecture at Cal Poly, and their child. They love calling the Central Coast home and enjoy hiking, biking and wine tasting in their free time. She looks forward to working with you on achieving your real estate goals.
Visit HomeSLO.com for more about Ellie and her recent client transactions.
Client Testimonials
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★★★★★
"We loved working with Ellie so much! We would recommend her to anyone and everyone. She goes above and beyond and made the process as smooth as possible. I appreciate her organization skills and always staying on top of everything! She is the reason we finally got our forever home!" - Christina T
★★★★★
"Working with Ellie was a real pleasure. Solid advance and excellent follow up. She is an excellent communicator and did a fabulous job helping to stage the house. Overall it was a very positive experience!" - Tony W
★★★★★
"Honest, thorough, and easy to work with. What I appreciate most about Ellie is that she tells you the good about the home but is so honest about the challenges too. She never rushed us and is so knowledgeable of the area. She knew how busy my husband and I are, and so she did so much work from running comps, organizing contractors, and went above and beyond to make sure the roofing guy repaired the work even after the home closed! She’s like a real friend who tells you real things. Highly highly recommend!!!" - Thanh N
★★★★★
"Ellie is an amazing buyer’s realtor. We met her by chance at an open house. We were just beginning to look in South County and I asked for her to set my husband and me up on the Compass portal. She followed through and we quickly were able to see listings that were a fit for our criteria. That enabled us to look at properties were were interested in. We eventually found a house we wanted and this is where Ellie really shined. She was so on top of all of the details required to investigate the house and make sure that the deal was good, every detail was looked into, and that we had all of the information we needed to make our decision at the end of the investigation period. She continued to be on top of details and following through after the investigation, making sure the close happened and the seller completed their tasks. It was an incredibly positive experience with her and I’d recommend her with no hesitations to friends and family." - James R
★★★★★
"Ellie consistently goes above and beyond for her clients. When she facilitated the purchase of our investment property, she not only adeptly navigated the intricacies of the sale but also provided invaluable support by recommending skilled contractors from her network. Months later, she devoted her time to optimizing our property listing, ensuring it maximized its income potential. Her warmth, direct communication, and unwavering honesty created a trusting and positive working relationship. Throughout our interactions, Ellie consistently demonstrated a genuine commitment to our best interests. We are grateful for her exceptional service and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable realtor." - Jenée H
★★★★★
"First off, in addition to being an exceptional agent, Ellie is an amazing human being and active member of the community! She aims to give people the life and home they are looking for, not just a house. Before we were recommended to work with Ellie, we had been trying to move to the central coast for over 2.5 years working with various other agents unsuccessfully. Ellie helped us find our dream home in less than 3 months!! She is very professional and knowledgeable and most importantly honest! When we started to compromise on location or size or condition of the house, she kept us grounded and made sure we were not settling on our expectations. In addition to the home buying process, she helped us navigate issues with easements, potential repairs and asking for credits. She got us a 20k credit to lower our mortgage payments. Even after we have settled in our home she has connected us with her network. Can't think of anyone better to recommend if you're looking for someone to set you up with your dream home and place to live. Not only did we get everything we were asking for but made friends and were kickstarted right into the community. Perfect!"- Elise M
★★★★★
"Ellie is a dream-come-true for first-time homebuyers like us. Her knowledge, expertise, understanding, communicativeness, and follow-through made the process as stress-light as possible. Sadly we are not SLO residents but Ellie's guidance in navigating the volatile CA real estate market and setting us up with referrals in the Sacramento area has been unbelievably helpful. She absolutely goes above and beyond and for that we will always be grateful." - Tim E
★★★★★
"Ellie is very knowledgeable and does what is needed for a buyer to secure the home of their dreams as she did for me. She doesn't give up and uses her expert negotiation skills when helping buy a home for her client. She is friendly, always positive and goes the extra mile. I highly recommend this real estate agent and you will not be disappointed."- Alison G
★★★★★
"Ellie was great in tracking down the right home for us, guiding us through the purchasing process and following up after the closure. She is extremely responsive and helpful and I can't imagine a better realtor."- Jeff E
★★★★★
"Ellie is the best realtor around! From helping us come in with the perfect offer that was strong enough to be accepted without overshooting it, to getting various contractors out to look at all potential issues like the roof, kitchen mold, and chimney all within a 7 day inspection period (!!), to referring us to a local lender that was able to work quickly and get us approved on an expedited timeline, to negotiating seller credits and handling all other communication, to even giving us recommendations for painters and movers, Ellie was truly with us every step of the way and was incredibly thorough in documenting and explaining everything we needed to do and why. On top of all that, she is even helping us navigate how to rent out our current home! She made buying a house in this crazy market in a neighborhood we've been wanting to get into a reality for us and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone whether it's your first purchase or not. Thank you, Ellie!" - Rebecca L
★★★★★
"Ellie worked extremely hard for us in a red-hot sellers market to help us successfully buy a home in our first-choice of neighborhood. She was a great fit for us as first-time home buyers because she was patient, thorough, and always had our backs. Ellie never made us feel pressured to bid beyond our comfort level, and in the end we got the home we wanted. She was also very helpful with connecting us with lenders, inspectors, handy-men, etc. through her extensive local network. She seemed genuinely invested in helping us get the home we wanted, and she was a true partner to us throughout the entire stressful process." - Laura F
★★★★★
"Ellie Washington did a phenomenal job guiding us through the home buying process and ultimately leading us to a great home we're thrilled to own. My wife and I had never owned property before this experience, so Ellie did a great job navigating us through the countless home buying steps, from credit reports, to contingencies, to closing escrow. She was always in our court, making sure the homes we placed offers on aligned with our budget, when she could have easily encouraged us to go for more expensive homes to boost her commission. Once we were in escrow on our house, she went above and beyond, even helping clean the home with us (from scrubbing kitchen counters to much worse) just to ensure our house appraised at or above sales price. She has a strong reputation and network in the SLO area, especially amongst mortgage lenders, title companies, home inspectors, and contractors. We recommend Ellie to anyone in and around SLO who needs a realtor." - Vincent R
★★★★★
"Ellie was great helping navigate me through the selling process of my home in Atascadero and looking for potential new homes in the area. I continue to use Ellie as my real estate professional in my search for a new home. Anyone that needs a great real estate agent should be using Ellie to get everything covered and be able to rest easy with their biggest financial decision. Thank you Ellie!" -Andrew D
★★★★★
"Wow! Ellie made buying a house such a breeze! Ellie was the best real estate agent I have ever dealt with. She was very professional and personal and helped me every step of the way. Ellie is also a great communicator and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand from the making the offer, to working with the mortgage banker. I HIGHLY recommend her!" - Julianna E
★★★★★
"Ellie was the absolute best! We recently moved back to SLO from the East Coast, and Ellie helped guide us the entire way. She was excellent at finding properties that piqued our interest and matched what we were looking for. When we weren't finding what we wanted on the market, she took the time to research off-market properties. We found our new home entirely because of her initiative! Ellie was always timely and responsive and just a pleasure to work with. She also has great contacts in the community for all the related services you need when buying a house. We love our home and thoroughly enjoyed working with her! We highly recommend working with Ellie!" - Chelsea O
★★★★★
"My husband and I happened to stumble upon Ellie because another local agent wasn’t able to show us a listing, so he sent Ellie instead — we had no idea what an absolutely joy she would be to work with. She made our first home buying experience successful and with very minimal stress. She was super thorough and patient with us, went into detail on every part of the process and was just such a joy to be around. She knows the central coast extremely well, she knows how to spot plant varieties that might be a nuisance in the future, she knows all the house-related materials and what might be problematic, etc. She’s a wonderful realtor and so good at her job. Highly recommend!" - Berkley H
★★★★★
"Ellie was a god send. My wife and I moved to the area as first time home buyers, knowing nothing about the neighborhoods or what we wanted. Ellie was patient and honest with us through the entire process. She negotiated excellently on our behalf and ensured that everything was in order at all times. She truly made the process a breeze!" - Jacob H
★★★★★
"Ellie was wonderful to work with! She helped us narrow down what we were looking for in a home, and when we found what we were looking for, helped us successfully navigate putting together an offer, counter-offer, disclosures, etc. - things that were new to us as first-time home buyers. She was incredibly attentive to detail, asking for information about the home and property that would not have occurred to us to ask about. Ellie was always very supportive, and quick to respond to our questions - both while we were shopping around, and during our escrow period. We're so grateful to Ellie for her hard work and diligence to help us find the perfect home." - Jen S
★★★★★
"Ellie was an absolute joy to work with! She made the experience for first time home buyers seamless and was always so patient and sweet. She always got us the information we needed in a timely manner and went above and beyond to schedule showings, help us find homes that checked our boxes, and communicated well with the sellers agents. She helped us beat out 12 other offers on our first home and made our dreams come true! Ellie is a gem of a human and dare I say….one of the best agents in SLO county ?? 100% recommend Ellie if you’re in the market for a house!" - Kathy T
★★★★★
"Ellie was so attentive and organized throughout the escrow process. I live out of town so her knowledge of the different neighborhoods and all of her local connections came in so handy when finding a property there. I can tell she really enjoys matching people to the right home. I would not hesitate to work with her again on another property and highly recommend her!" - Paul K
★★★★★
"Ellie was extremely diligent, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond what needed to be done to complete the buying and selling process for us. I have been involved in real estate transactions for 20 years and Ellie was by far the best agent I have used and my past agent was amazing. Thank you Ellie!" - Ian R
"We loved working with Ellie so much! We would recommend her to anyone and everyone. She goes above and beyond and made the process as smooth as possible. I appreciate her organization skills and always staying on top of everything! She is the reason we finally got our forever home!" - Christina T
★★★★★
"Working with Ellie was a real pleasure. Solid advance and excellent follow up. She is an excellent communicator and did a fabulous job helping to stage the house. Overall it was a very positive experience!" - Tony W
★★★★★
"Honest, thorough, and easy to work with. What I appreciate most about Ellie is that she tells you the good about the home but is so honest about the challenges too. She never rushed us and is so knowledgeable of the area. She knew how busy my husband and I are, and so she did so much work from running comps, organizing contractors, and went above and beyond to make sure the roofing guy repaired the work even after the home closed! She’s like a real friend who tells you real things. Highly highly recommend!!!" - Thanh N
★★★★★
"Ellie is an amazing buyer’s realtor. We met her by chance at an open house. We were just beginning to look in South County and I asked for her to set my husband and me up on the Compass portal. She followed through and we quickly were able to see listings that were a fit for our criteria. That enabled us to look at properties were were interested in. We eventually found a house we wanted and this is where Ellie really shined. She was so on top of all of the details required to investigate the house and make sure that the deal was good, every detail was looked into, and that we had all of the information we needed to make our decision at the end of the investigation period. She continued to be on top of details and following through after the investigation, making sure the close happened and the seller completed their tasks. It was an incredibly positive experience with her and I’d recommend her with no hesitations to friends and family." - James R
★★★★★
"Ellie consistently goes above and beyond for her clients. When she facilitated the purchase of our investment property, she not only adeptly navigated the intricacies of the sale but also provided invaluable support by recommending skilled contractors from her network. Months later, she devoted her time to optimizing our property listing, ensuring it maximized its income potential. Her warmth, direct communication, and unwavering honesty created a trusting and positive working relationship. Throughout our interactions, Ellie consistently demonstrated a genuine commitment to our best interests. We are grateful for her exceptional service and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable realtor." - Jenée H
★★★★★
"First off, in addition to being an exceptional agent, Ellie is an amazing human being and active member of the community! She aims to give people the life and home they are looking for, not just a house. Before we were recommended to work with Ellie, we had been trying to move to the central coast for over 2.5 years working with various other agents unsuccessfully. Ellie helped us find our dream home in less than 3 months!! She is very professional and knowledgeable and most importantly honest! When we started to compromise on location or size or condition of the house, she kept us grounded and made sure we were not settling on our expectations. In addition to the home buying process, she helped us navigate issues with easements, potential repairs and asking for credits. She got us a 20k credit to lower our mortgage payments. Even after we have settled in our home she has connected us with her network. Can't think of anyone better to recommend if you're looking for someone to set you up with your dream home and place to live. Not only did we get everything we were asking for but made friends and were kickstarted right into the community. Perfect!"- Elise M
★★★★★
"Ellie is a dream-come-true for first-time homebuyers like us. Her knowledge, expertise, understanding, communicativeness, and follow-through made the process as stress-light as possible. Sadly we are not SLO residents but Ellie's guidance in navigating the volatile CA real estate market and setting us up with referrals in the Sacramento area has been unbelievably helpful. She absolutely goes above and beyond and for that we will always be grateful." - Tim E
★★★★★
"Ellie is very knowledgeable and does what is needed for a buyer to secure the home of their dreams as she did for me. She doesn't give up and uses her expert negotiation skills when helping buy a home for her client. She is friendly, always positive and goes the extra mile. I highly recommend this real estate agent and you will not be disappointed."- Alison G
★★★★★
"Ellie was great in tracking down the right home for us, guiding us through the purchasing process and following up after the closure. She is extremely responsive and helpful and I can't imagine a better realtor."- Jeff E
★★★★★
"Ellie is the best realtor around! From helping us come in with the perfect offer that was strong enough to be accepted without overshooting it, to getting various contractors out to look at all potential issues like the roof, kitchen mold, and chimney all within a 7 day inspection period (!!), to referring us to a local lender that was able to work quickly and get us approved on an expedited timeline, to negotiating seller credits and handling all other communication, to even giving us recommendations for painters and movers, Ellie was truly with us every step of the way and was incredibly thorough in documenting and explaining everything we needed to do and why. On top of all that, she is even helping us navigate how to rent out our current home! She made buying a house in this crazy market in a neighborhood we've been wanting to get into a reality for us and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone whether it's your first purchase or not. Thank you, Ellie!" - Rebecca L
★★★★★
"Ellie worked extremely hard for us in a red-hot sellers market to help us successfully buy a home in our first-choice of neighborhood. She was a great fit for us as first-time home buyers because she was patient, thorough, and always had our backs. Ellie never made us feel pressured to bid beyond our comfort level, and in the end we got the home we wanted. She was also very helpful with connecting us with lenders, inspectors, handy-men, etc. through her extensive local network. She seemed genuinely invested in helping us get the home we wanted, and she was a true partner to us throughout the entire stressful process." - Laura F
★★★★★
"Ellie Washington did a phenomenal job guiding us through the home buying process and ultimately leading us to a great home we're thrilled to own. My wife and I had never owned property before this experience, so Ellie did a great job navigating us through the countless home buying steps, from credit reports, to contingencies, to closing escrow. She was always in our court, making sure the homes we placed offers on aligned with our budget, when she could have easily encouraged us to go for more expensive homes to boost her commission. Once we were in escrow on our house, she went above and beyond, even helping clean the home with us (from scrubbing kitchen counters to much worse) just to ensure our house appraised at or above sales price. She has a strong reputation and network in the SLO area, especially amongst mortgage lenders, title companies, home inspectors, and contractors. We recommend Ellie to anyone in and around SLO who needs a realtor." - Vincent R
★★★★★
"Ellie was great helping navigate me through the selling process of my home in Atascadero and looking for potential new homes in the area. I continue to use Ellie as my real estate professional in my search for a new home. Anyone that needs a great real estate agent should be using Ellie to get everything covered and be able to rest easy with their biggest financial decision. Thank you Ellie!" -Andrew D
★★★★★
"Wow! Ellie made buying a house such a breeze! Ellie was the best real estate agent I have ever dealt with. She was very professional and personal and helped me every step of the way. Ellie is also a great communicator and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand from the making the offer, to working with the mortgage banker. I HIGHLY recommend her!" - Julianna E
★★★★★
"Ellie was the absolute best! We recently moved back to SLO from the East Coast, and Ellie helped guide us the entire way. She was excellent at finding properties that piqued our interest and matched what we were looking for. When we weren't finding what we wanted on the market, she took the time to research off-market properties. We found our new home entirely because of her initiative! Ellie was always timely and responsive and just a pleasure to work with. She also has great contacts in the community for all the related services you need when buying a house. We love our home and thoroughly enjoyed working with her! We highly recommend working with Ellie!" - Chelsea O
★★★★★
"My husband and I happened to stumble upon Ellie because another local agent wasn’t able to show us a listing, so he sent Ellie instead — we had no idea what an absolutely joy she would be to work with. She made our first home buying experience successful and with very minimal stress. She was super thorough and patient with us, went into detail on every part of the process and was just such a joy to be around. She knows the central coast extremely well, she knows how to spot plant varieties that might be a nuisance in the future, she knows all the house-related materials and what might be problematic, etc. She’s a wonderful realtor and so good at her job. Highly recommend!" - Berkley H
★★★★★
"Ellie was a god send. My wife and I moved to the area as first time home buyers, knowing nothing about the neighborhoods or what we wanted. Ellie was patient and honest with us through the entire process. She negotiated excellently on our behalf and ensured that everything was in order at all times. She truly made the process a breeze!" - Jacob H
★★★★★
"Ellie was wonderful to work with! She helped us narrow down what we were looking for in a home, and when we found what we were looking for, helped us successfully navigate putting together an offer, counter-offer, disclosures, etc. - things that were new to us as first-time home buyers. She was incredibly attentive to detail, asking for information about the home and property that would not have occurred to us to ask about. Ellie was always very supportive, and quick to respond to our questions - both while we were shopping around, and during our escrow period. We're so grateful to Ellie for her hard work and diligence to help us find the perfect home." - Jen S
★★★★★
"Ellie was an absolute joy to work with! She made the experience for first time home buyers seamless and was always so patient and sweet. She always got us the information we needed in a timely manner and went above and beyond to schedule showings, help us find homes that checked our boxes, and communicated well with the sellers agents. She helped us beat out 12 other offers on our first home and made our dreams come true! Ellie is a gem of a human and dare I say….one of the best agents in SLO county ?? 100% recommend Ellie if you’re in the market for a house!" - Kathy T
★★★★★
"Ellie was so attentive and organized throughout the escrow process. I live out of town so her knowledge of the different neighborhoods and all of her local connections came in so handy when finding a property there. I can tell she really enjoys matching people to the right home. I would not hesitate to work with her again on another property and highly recommend her!" - Paul K
★★★★★
"Ellie was extremely diligent, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond what needed to be done to complete the buying and selling process for us. I have been involved in real estate transactions for 20 years and Ellie was by far the best agent I have used and my past agent was amazing. Thank you Ellie!" - Ian R