Archive for 2023
Nominate a REALTOR® for an Annual Achievement Award
Nominate a REALTOR® for an Annual Achievement Award Back to News Center September 14, 2023 Recognize REALTOR® Excellence The Seattle King County REALTORS® Awards Committee welcomes your nomination of Association members who have made significant and positive contributions to our industry, community and the REALTOR® Association. Award recipients will be honored at the Annual Awards…
Read MoreThe New Member Portal: A System Upgrade that Benefits YOU!
The New Member Portal: A System Upgrade that Benefits YOU! Back to News Center September 8, 2023 We’re changing how we do things to improve your association membership experience. You can do all your association business and access member benefits in our new Member Portal, accessible from the website or by clicking the button below.…
Read More2023 Safety Month Classes
2023 Safety Month Classes Back to News Center September 2, 2023 September is REALTOR® Safety Month, when REALTORS® are encouraged to make and assess their plans for safety on the job. REALTOR® Safety Program The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the industry, so…
Read MoreStatement Regarding NAR from President Sharon O’Mahony
Statement Regarding NAR from President Sharon O’Mahony Back to News Center September 1, 2023 We are shocked and saddened by the recent story in the New York Times detailing allegations of sexual harassment at the National Association of Realtors® and the subsequent resignation of NAR President Kenny Parcell. These revelations should give us pause to…
Read More2023 Battle of the Barristers In Person!
2023 Battle of the Barristers In Person! Back to News Center August 17, 2023 Our group of stellar real estate attorneys will once again provide superior education as they cross-examine the hottest real estate legal topics on October 24. When good attorneys collide, it is an informative main event to help you reduce your legal…
Read MoreNAR Director Election to Be Held August 10
NAR Director Election to Be Held August 10 Back to News Center July 28, 2023 President Sharon O’Mahony has announced an election on August 10 to fill one available position on the Board of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Seattle King County REALTORS® is allocated three positions on the NAR Board of Directors. These…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts, July 2023
Issues & Impacts, July 2023 Back to News Center July 27, 2023 Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. In This Issue: 29th Housing Issues Briefing Report Seattle Rent Control Proposal Normandy Park Electronic Inspection Requests…
Read MoreSeattle Rent Control Proposal
Seattle Rent Control Proposal Back to News Center July 27, 2023 Outgoing Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has introduced legislation that would establish rent control in Seattle. Because Washington State prohibits any regulation of the amount of rent a landlord can charge, the ordinance would go into effect only if the state prohibition were repealed.…
Read MoreNormandy Park Electronic Requests for Inspections
Normandy Park Electronic Requests for Inspections Back to News Center July 27, 2023 In an effort to reduce the time and cost to get new inventory to market, the city of Normandy Park has implemented a new requirement that all requests for inspections be communicated to the city electronically. According to an announcement from Community…
Read MoreKent Adopts Code Changes for ADUs
Kent Adopts Code Changes for ADUs Back to News Center July 27, 2023 Even though the City of Kent was one of the first jurisdictions in Washington state to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in 1995, during the last two decades fewer than 30 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) were built in the City of Kent. An…
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