In the current era of higher interest rates and lower inventory, REALTORS® have to find creative ways to help their buyers win offers while offsetting costs. On April 21, 2023, about 50 REALTORS® gathered at the SKCR office to learn about downpayment assistance programs (DPAs) from a group of local… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (February 14, 2023) — To honor distinguished REALTOR® and community volunteer Margo Wheeler, the Seattle King County First Citizen Foundation will award a $5,000 scholarship in her name to the highest ranked high school scholarship applicant. Ms. Wheeler, a beloved leader and a managing broker at the John… Read more
The Battle of the Barristers, our members’ most valued annual event and the scholarship foundation’s primary fundraising event, drew 692 attendees raising a record-breaking $37,000 for the foundation to fund REALTOR® Scholarships. This year’s virtual event included a limited in-studio audience. Members once again tuned in to an entertaining and informative… Read more
Have you wondered whether there’s liability in recommending a contractor if things go wrong? Or the ins and outs of creating and terminating agency relationships? Hear five top attorneys debate the fine points of these questions and more to help reduce your liability. Three clock hours have been approved for… Read more
Substitute Senate Bill 5378 requires education on Fair Housing for new licensees and renewals. This bill went into effect on June 1, 2022 and applies to both Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. Not all Fair Housing CE classes will meet the DOL’s new mandatory requirement; Brokers must complete the… Read more
REALTORS®, we know your schedules are tight. That is why we looked into a convenient option for you to earn CE hours on the go. Seattle King County REALTORS® has partnered with Ambiview, an approved real estate school that allows REALTORS® to earn WA-approved CE credit with podcast-style classes. Take… Read more
When you put together five of the brightest attorneys and the hottest legal issues facing local real estate, you get an entertaining heavy weight fight on the fine points of reducing your legal liability. Ranked as the most valuable annual member event in our 2021 member survey, the Battle of… Read more
How do you win affluent clientele? What tools and resources do you need to brand yourself within the luxury market? On September 28-29, REALTOR® members have the opportunity to earn 12.5 clock hour credits by partaking in a two-day in-person Luxury Live training at Seattle King County REALTORS® that focuses… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® is proud to stand with the National Association of REALTORS® as they continue their broader effort to promote awareness and progress on fair housing and equal opportunity for all. Focus on Fair Housing Course Seattle King County REALTORS® is offering a Focus on Fair Housing course with nationally acclaimed Instructor Nate… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® offers a variety of live online courses for REALTOR® members. Due to COVID meeting restrictions, the Association promptly shifted to classes via Zoom. This allows members to continue learning new skills and fulfilling their clock-hour requirements. The Association has held 17 classes via Zoom since May,… Read more