Global Real Estate
Access the very latest tools, trends and reports on the global real estate economy, and maximize your potential for international success. In this section you will find resources on how to diversify your market to include global buyers.
Ambassador Association
Seattle King County REALTORS® serves as the NAR Ambassador Association to Japan, allowing members to expand global networks, build meaningful connections that support long-term business and personal growth, and learn about international real estate practices.
Get Involved!
Annual Homestay Program in July: Hosting offers a chance to welcome a real estate professional from Japan into your daily life and business—and many hosts find it to be one of the most rewarding experiences of their career!
Japan Trade Mission: Explore Japan with fellow SKCR members on a curated tour that blends real estate education, networking, and cultural discovery. Meet with local professionals, attend industry seminars, sightsee, and experience the real estate market in Japan. The 2026 Japan trip will happen in May 2026.
For more information, email Director of Business Practices, Marie Hansch.
Global Real Estate Council
The purpose of the Global Real Estate Council, recognized with a 2015 NAR Gold Award, is to support Seattle King County REALTORS® members who do business with global markets through education and networking activities, information sharing and involvement with select global real estate organizations. The Council also fosters strong relations with local organizations representing diverse ethnic and cultural communities in the Puget Sound.
To join the Global Real Estate Council, email Director of Business Practices, Marie Hansch.
Resources
Education
Strategic Partnerships
Seattle King County REALTORS® partners with these organizations to facilitate education and business opportunities:
- NAR Global
- Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)
- FIABCI – USA
- National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
- Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) – Seattle Metro Chapter
- Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) – South King County Chapter
- Washington State Women's Council of REALTORS®
- Washington State Residential Real Estate Council (WA RRC)
- United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Northwest Chapter
- Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC)
- Interim CDA (ICDA)
- National Urban League
- Washington Homeownership Resource Center
- Black Home Initiative