What's a 'cash buyer market' in Washington?

One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.

How do I get cash offers on my home?

Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.

Is cash always lower than MLS?

Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.

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Cities with the most cash buyer activity in Washington.

Cash buyers cluster in markets with motivated sellers and investor demand. This ranks Washington cities by estimated annual cash transaction volume.

Last updated September 2026

Washington ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. annual cash sales	Score
1	Seattle	3,850 deals/yr	90	View →
2	Spokane	1,555 deals/yr	80	View →
3	Tacoma	1,480 deals/yr	79	View →
4	Vancouver	1,375 deals/yr	78	View →
5	Olympia	775 deals/yr	72	View →
6	Everett	760 deals/yr	72	View →
7	Renton	660 deals/yr	70	View →
8	Kent	660 deals/yr	70	View →
9	Bellevue	600 deals/yr	69	View →
10	Puyallup	590 deals/yr	69	View →
11	Yakima	575 deals/yr	69	View →
12	Bellingham	535 deals/yr	68	View →
13	Bothell	495 deals/yr	67	View →
14	Auburn	480 deals/yr	67	View →
15	Lynnwood	430 deals/yr	66	View →
16	Federal Way	425 deals/yr	66	View →
17	Kennewick	410 deals/yr	65	View →
18	Bremerton	375 deals/yr	64	View →
19	Redmond	365 deals/yr	64	View →
20	Marysville	330 deals/yr	63	View →
21	Pasco	320 deals/yr	63	View →
22	Kirkland	320 deals/yr	63	View →
23	Lakewood	285 deals/yr	61	View →
24	Snohomish	280 deals/yr	61	View →
25	Port Orchard	275 deals/yr	61	View →
26	Edmonds	245 deals/yr	60	View →
27	Issaquah	245 deals/yr	60	View →
28	Gig Harbor	235 deals/yr	59	View →
29	Richland	225 deals/yr	59	View →
30	Longview	220 deals/yr	59	View →
31	Sammamish	215 deals/yr	58	View →
32	Mount Vernon	210 deals/yr	58	View →
33	Bonney Lake	200 deals/yr	58	View →
34	Spanaway	200 deals/yr	58	View →
35	Walla Walla	185 deals/yr	57	View →
36	Wenatchee	185 deals/yr	57	View →
37	Arlington	185 deals/yr	57	View →
38	Moses Lake	185 deals/yr	57	View →
39	Oak Harbor	170 deals/yr	56	View →
40	Woodinville	170 deals/yr	56	View →
41	Port Angeles	160 deals/yr	55	View →
42	Shelton	160 deals/yr	55	View →
43	Lacey	160 deals/yr	55	View →
44	Battle Ground	155 deals/yr	55	View →
45	Maple Valley	150 deals/yr	54	View →
46	Pullman	145 deals/yr	54	View →
47	Lake Stevens	140 deals/yr	54	View →
48	Ellensburg	135 deals/yr	53	View →
49	Poulsbo	130 deals/yr	53	View →
50	Camas	130 deals/yr	53	View →

Methodology

Cash volume = population × 1.5% turnover × ~30% cash share (national average per Redfin, 2024). Indicates relative market depth, not buyer-level offers.

FAQ

What's a 'cash buyer market' in Washington?: One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.
How do I get cash offers on my home?: Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.
Is cash always lower than MLS?: Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.