We stand up and speak out for the rights of homeowners and the livelihood of REALTORS®. A few of our recent successes include proposing county policies to increase housing inventory and preventing point-of-sale mandates.
The general election REALTOR® Voting Guide provides you with information to make an informed choice as you cast your ballot. Before you vote in the upcoming election, find out where the candidates stand on the issues most affecting your business. The guide was mailed to King County real estate brokers… Read more
Are you a REALTOR® who wants to get involved with Association leadership, but isn’t sure how? Or maybe you are involved with boards or committees, and you’re ready to further your leadership skills? Whatever your situation, Washington REALTORS® Leadership Institute wants to hear from you! The Institute identifies emerging REALTOR®… Read more
Annual report on legislative successes now available From ADUs to education funding to housing supply, REALTORS® are working on issues that affect you, your business and your clients every day. This year, Seattle King County REALTORS® supported successful efforts to build more homes in several cities in King County. In… Read more
A little rain didn’t stop a group of 25 REALTORS®, Affiliates and friends from gathering Friday to get their hands dirty and give back to the community. The 12th annual The REALTORS® Environmental Council (TREC) planting event brought the group to Lakemont Community Park in Bellevue for a full morning… Read more
With the Seattle housing market still solid but undoubtedly changing, brokers want to know: how are other successful brokers staying relevant, building trust with clients and setting seller expectations? The panelists at Thursday’s The Edge: A Networking Breakfast with Economist Matthew Gardner, hosted by the Seattle King County REALTORS® Young… Read more
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner knows affordability and housing supply are still major issues in Seattle and other hot housing markets across the country. But are we in a housing bubble? Gardner says he doesn’t see anything in the numbers to be afraid of. Gardner presented a data-packed economic and… Read more
REALTORS® who work with international clients face unique challenges and opportunities. Nearly 10 percent of all real estate transactions in Washington involve a foreign buyer or seller. The National Association of REALTORS® compiles relevant business data by state to track the origin of real estate transactions. Research from NAR’s 2016… Read more
REALTORS® doing business in and around Seattle know there’s not enough affordable housing to satisfy all the buyers looking for homes. Despite rising inventory levels and moderating prices, there are still many buyers who can’t afford to enter our market. Likewise, sellers who want to downsize find fewer and fewer… Read more
Every year, a group of volunteers meet up in a local park or nature area to do some planting, share lunch and get their hands dirty. The annual The REALTORS® Environmental Council (TREC) planting project is a great way to show that you care about the beautiful, natural environment of… Read more
Brokers from Seattle King County REALTORS® responded to this month’s Broker Bulletin poll, answering the question, Have you ever had a real estate sign for an open house removed by a city enforcement officer because it did not comply with the city’s sign code? Happily, 67 percent of respondents said… Read more