Last week, the Kathy Lambert campaign sent a postcard mailer to residents of King County Council District 3. We consider the mailer to be inflammatory, distasteful, and not in alignment with our REALTOR® values and ethics. Because of the imagery and content of the mailer, the Seattle King County REALTORS®… Read more
In our 2021 member survey conducted in mid-July, we asked our members what business challenges that anticipated heading into 2022. Lack of Inventory ranked as most important (71.84%) Multiple offers, cash offers, competition ranked second (44.04%) Dealing with impacts on my business due to COVID-19 ranked third (24.91%) Seattle King… Read more
Building community and being the hope. That’s the foundation of the work that our Q3 Good Neighbor Tina McDonough, REALTOR® at RE/MAX Select, and her team who are active year-round not only fighting cancer, but also helping patients and their families. Tina began participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-day… Read more
In our 2021 member survey conducted in mid-July, we asked our members for their top three local advocacy priorities. Housing affordability came out as the top priority based on rankings by 285 question respondents. Homelessness solutions and business taxes on real estate also made it to the top three local… Read more
In our 2021 member survey conducted in mid-July, we asked our members about their educational preferences. When asked about the one service that is essential for their business success, 61% of respondents ranked educational offerings as their most valued service. Virtual/online learning is highly valued by our members with 55%… Read more
The primary election REALTOR® Voting Guide provides you with information to make an informed choice before 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 2021 Primary Election REALTOR® Voting Guide can also be… Read more
The Association is saddened and shocked by the untimely passing of Steven Wayne, a broker with Windermere Mount Baker in Seattle. Steven was the 2003 President of the Seattle King County REALTORS® and served the Association in many capacities for over 30 years. He held the status of Distinguished Life… Read more
The Board has announced July 14, 2021 as the date when Seattle King County REALTORS® will elect representatives of the Association to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Association will elect one of our three representatives to the NAR Board of Directors this year. Applications are approved by the… Read more
The Seattle-King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 28 out of 33 applicants this year will receive a 2021 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR® members, who demonstrate a commitment to community service.… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® has been selected as one of eight associations across the country to partner with the National Association of REALTORS® in a unique mentorship program to assist and encourage careers in real estate for traditionally under-represented communities. The new program pairs an experienced real estate professional (Mentor)… Read more