Membership
Members in Action: REALTORS® Testify at Seattle City Council
Members in Action: REALTORS® Testify at Seattle City Council Back to News Center May 19, 2025 Watch the Public Hearing Hear Craig Walker (31:00), Sol Villarreal (35:00), Cheyenne Gillooly (39:00), and Garrett Nelson (46:00) testify at Seattle’s Select Committee for the Comprehensive Plan. The Issue Washington continues to face a housing crisis. There are not…
Read MoreCandidates for the 2026 Board of Directors
Candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors Back to News Center May 15, 2025 Official Election Notice The online ballot will be open to all REALTOR® members in good standing on May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Members will receive a weekly reminder email in June with a link to vote electronically. All votes must…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Lisa Lotus, Taurus Home Inspections
Affiliate Spotlight: Lisa Lotus, Taurus Home Inspections Back to News Center May 5, 2025 Lisa Lotus, the owner of Taurus Home Inspections, runs her business on relationships and education. She works closely with REALTORS® to promote the benefits of home inspection to buyers and sellers and makes herself available for questions and home services referrals…
Read MoreOver $60,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2025 Applicants
Over $60,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2025 Applicants Back to News Center May 1, 2025 The Seattle King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 24 applicants will receive a 2025 scholarship, totaling $60,500. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR®…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Mark Baldwin, Floor Coverings International
Affiliate Spotlight: Mark Baldwin, Floor Coverings International Back to News Center April 1, 2025 Have a flooring project coming up? Mark Baldwin is the owner of Floor Coverings International of Seattle, flooring experts with a Mobile Flooring Showroom. Mark and his team generally work with REALTORS® to update their listings, as well as buyers looking…
Read MoreREALTOR® Good Neighbor Preserves History in Monroe
REALTOR® Good Neighbor Preserves History in Monroe Back to News Center March 26, 2025 Seattle King County REALTORS® named Teresa Willard of Tate Real Estate as its Q1 2025 Good Neighbor, honoring the volunteer work and leadership she has provided to the Monroe Historical Society and Museum. Teresa has volunteered for the Historical Society since…
Read MoreJudy Runstad Named the 87th Recipient of the Seattle King County First Citizen Award
Judy Runstad Named the 87th Recipient of the Seattle King County First Citizen Award Back to News Center March 17, 2025 Prominent attorney and civic activist Judy Runstad has been selected 2025 Seattle King County First Citizen. The widely recognized community philanthropist is the 87th recipient of the prestigious annual award. This year’s honoree is…
Read MoreAffiliate Spotlight: Josie Chen, Next Door Photos
Affiliate Spotlight: Josie Chen, Next Door Photos Back to News Center March 3, 2025 Josie Chen is the owner of Next Door Photos Seattle, which offers multimedia services for real estate, including photography, videography, and 3D tours. She has been an Affiliate member of Seattle King County REALTORS® for less than a year, but has…
Read MoreThe First-Timer Experience at REALTOR® Hill Day
The First-Timer Experience at REALTOR® Hill Day Back to News Center February 7, 2025 REALTORS® from across the state gathered at the Washington State Capitol on January 30 to discuss REALTORS’® priority legislation with their representatives. Of the almost 700 registrants who attended the annual Hill Day organized by Washington REALTORS®, over 100 were members…
Read More2024 Year in Review
2024 Year in Review Back to News Center December 31, 2024 Reflections from 2024 President Michael Orbino Happy 2025 to all our REALTOR® members and colleagues. I have been reflecting on our annual tradition of the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving, which is usually seen as a time of deep gratitude. This is followed by…
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