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Record-breaking $37,000 raised for REALTOR® Scholarships at annual Battle of the Barristers

The Battle of the Barristers, our members’ most valued annual event and the scholarship foundation’s primary fundraising event, drew 692... Read more

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We stand up and speak out for the rights of homeowners and the livelihood of REALTORS®. A few of our recent successes include proposing county policies to increase housing inventory and preventing point-of-sale mandates.

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Record-breaking $37,000 raised for REALTOR® Scholarships at annual Battle of the Barristers

Annie ChanEducation, Featured

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

Clock hours approved for Battle of the Barristers on September 8

Annie ChanEducation, Events, Featured

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

Election for 2023 NAR Director on August 16

Annie ChanUncategorized

President Rachel Mehmedagic has announced August 16, 2022 as the date when Seattle King County REALTORS® will elect representatives of the Association to the National Association of REALTORS®. The following four members of Seattle King County REALTORS® have applied to serve on the Board of the National Association of REALTORS®… Read more

Back By Popular Demand! 2022 Virtual Battle of the Barristers

Annie ChanFeatured, Uncategorized

The Battling Barristers will once again provide superior education as they tear apart the hottest real estate legal topics on September 8th. When good attorneys collide, it is an informative main event with all the excitement of a heavy weight fight. Wish you could be there in person? Limited seats… Read more

Now in Effect: New DOL-Required Fair Housing Education

Annie ChanEducation

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

REALTOR® Primary Voting Guide now posted. Vote August 2!

Annie ChanAdvocacy

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 2022 Primary Election REALTOR® Voting Guide can also be… Read more

Congratulations to our Q2 2022 Good Neighbor Award Winner, David Hogan!

Annie ChanUncategorized

Our Seattle King County REALTORS® Q2 2022 Good Neighbor Award Winner, David Hogan, REALTOR® at Windermere Real Estate – Bellevue, takes pride in the mission of his non-profit organization Kitchen-to-Table. David started Kitchen-to-Table in 2012 as a way to give back to local communities. For every transaction completed by David,… Read more

2023 Board election results

Annie ChanFeatured

Six new Directors were added to the 2023 Board of Directors in the recently concluded election of Seattle King County REALTORS®, in addition to seven elected officers who previously served on the Board. The 21 Officers and Directors will take office on January 1, 2023, as they oversee the strategic… Read more

Tickets available for July 27 event honoring Mary’s Place as the 2022 Seattle-King County First Citizen Award Recipient

Annie ChanFeatured

Bellevue, Washington (June 23, 2022) – Reservations for the July 27 civic celebration of Mary’s Place, this year’s Seattle-King County First Citizen Award recipient, are now available at FirstCitizenEvent.org. The event, held annually since 1939, commemorates community leadership, volunteerism, and public service. This year’s ceremony, which includes dinner preceded by… Read more

Association Affiliates raise over $10,000 for Humble Design

Annie ChanUncategorized

A full field of 144 golfers and 18 hole sponsors joined us at our 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Golf Club at Redmond Ridge on June 13, raising over $10,000 for Humble Design. From homeless to hopeful, Humble Design changes lives and communities by custom designing and fully… Read more

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