Education
Another Sold-Out Year for Battle of the Barristers
Another Sold-Out Year for Battle of the Barristers Back to News Center September 25, 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS® once again brought together hundreds of real estate professionals for Battle of the Barristers, held September 15 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The event sold out for the third year in a row, with 660 registered…
Read MoreBattle of the Barristers 2025: A Knockout Success!
Battle of the Barristers 2025: A Knockout Success! Back to News Center October 6, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® once again delivered one of the best legal education events of the year with the Battle of the Barristers, held on October 1 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Nearly 600 REALTORS® packed the venue for…
Read MoreBattle of the Barristers “exceeds expectations”
Battle of the Barristers “exceeds expectations” Back to News Center November 1, 2024 Exploding water heater. The Realtor® next door. The unread pre-inspection. Termination versus rescission. The joy of gardening. The secretive HOA. Those were the topics for this year’s sold-out Battle of the Barristers which “exceeded all expectations,” according to Marie Hansch, director of…
Read MoreSafety Month for Realtors prioritizes self-protection
Safety Month for Realtors prioritizes self-protection Back to News Center September 3, 2024 Although September is observed as Safety Month in the real estate industry, brokers and their affiliates need to be cautious year-round to avoid risky situations. In 2022, a safety survey by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) indicated 2% of its residential…
Read More$51,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2024 Applicants
$51,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2024 Applicants Back to News Center May 2, 2024 The Seattle-King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 29 applicants will receive a 2024 scholarship, totaling $51,000. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR® members, who…
Read More2023 By the Numbers
2023 By the Numbers Back to News Center December 29, 2023 Categories Advocacy Education Events Featured Membership Partnerships Publications Uncategorized Archives September 2026 August 2026 July 2026 June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025…
Read MoreRecord Attendance at 2023 Battle of the Barristers
Record Attendance at 2023 Battle of the Barristers Back to News Center October 27, 2023 Nearly 600 people attended the first in-person Battle of the Barristers event since 2019, filling Event Hall A at the Meydenbauer Center. “Our members have asked for more opportunities to meet in person again,” said President Sharon O’Mahony. “We accomplished…
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 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 MoreOver $52,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2023 Applicants
Over $52,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2023 Applicants Back to News Center May 2, 2023 The Seattle-King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 20 applicants will receive a 2023 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR® members, who demonstrate…
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