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Battle of the Barristers 2025: A Knockout Success!

October 6, 2025

Back to News Center 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 a morning of lively legal debate,…

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Affiliate Spotlight: Erin Alexander, Finally Social

October 6, 2025

Back to News Center Erin Alexander is the CEO of Finally Social, a full-scale marketing consultancy for real estate professionals, including agents, mortgage brokers, and title and escrow officers. Her business card also lists the title “Top Social Butterfly,” which means you have probably already met her at an SKCR…

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Q3 2025 REALTOR® Good Neighbor Brings Others Along

September 29, 2025

Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® congratulates Joe Easterday of Windermere Mount Baker, the winner of the Q3 2025 Good Neighbor Award! Although Joe is involved in many charitable activities, this award specifically honors his work with Project Cool for Back-to-School, a program operated by the Seattle King…

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Broker event focuses on wins and leadership in uncertain times

September 11, 2025

Back to News Center The latest Broker/Owner Success Summit (BOSS) of Seattle King County REALTORS® on September 10 featured a comprehensive update from the leadership of Washington REALTORS®, as well as a panel of local owners and managers. President John Blom and CEO Nathan Gorton discussed the key initiatives of…

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25 Years of REALTOR® Safety

September 2, 2025

Back to News Center When a well-respected REALTOR® was killed while showing a home in a King County suburb in January 2001, it prompted organizations within and outside the real estate industry to revisit safety standards for agents across Washington state. Shortly after Mike Emert’s brutal stabbing, members of Seattle…

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Affiliate Spotlight: Jordan Swerland, American Pacific Mortgage

August 28, 2025

Back to News Center Jordan Swerland has been working with REALTORS® since he was 10 years old-first by mowing lawns, and now as a senior loan officer with American Pacific Mortgage. A little bit about Jordan Why did you become an Affiliate with Seattle King County REALTORS®? President Garrett Nelson…

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Affiliates Collect Over 1,000 lbs at the annual food drive

August 22, 2025

Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® members collected 1,117 lbs of food and hygiene items and $1,030 for the Rainier Valley Food Bank as part of the annual Food Drive hosted by the Affiliate Council. The event on August 14, 2025, was organized in honor of Steven Wayne,…

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Five Candidates for the NAR Board of Directors Election

August 7, 2025

Back to News Center President Garrett Nelson has announced an election on August 13 to fill one available position on the Board of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Seattle King County REALTORS® is allocated two positions on the NAR Board of Directors. These NAR Directors are elected at the…

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Affiliate Spotlight: Janet Olson, Home Warranty of America

August 4, 2025

Back to News Center This month’s Affiliate Spotlight is none other than the 2025 Affiliate Director for Seattle King County REALTORS® Janet Olson, a sales executive at Home Warranty of America. She works with REALTORS® to provide the budget protection and peace of mind of a home warranty for their…

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NAR Director Election to Be Held August 13

July 28, 2025

Back to News Center President Garrett Nelson has announced an election on August 13 to fill one available position on the Board of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Seattle King County REALTORS® is allocated two positions on the NAR Board of Directors. These NAR Directors are elected at the…

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