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News Release: “Thoughtful, transformative, phenomenal” – Seattle University president who “always shows up” named 2019 Seattle-King County First Citizen

“Inspires doing the greatest good” BELLEVUE, Washington (March 12, 2019) – One organization executive described this year’s Seattle-King County First... 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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New consumer campaign shows how REALTORS® fought for affordable housing options in King County

Anna NadenAdvocacy

Washington state, including King County and the Seattle metro area, has not built enough housing to keep up with the demand. Condos in particular have been underbuilt because of harsh liability laws. With very few condos built in the last decade, this more affordable middle-market option was not available to… Read more

5 ways to take advantage of your REALTOR® membership this spring

Anna NadenUncategorized

With the housing market entering the busiest selling months of the year, it’s sure to be another big spring for Seattle area real estate. Here are five ways you can use your membership to power your business for an even bigger bottom line! Take a new class Brush up on… Read more

Represent our region as a local NAR Director

Anna NadenUncategorized

The Board has announced July 10, 2019 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. These Board representatives serve two-year… Read more

News Release: Trio of community idols will lead tributes to “Father Steve” at banquet honoring him as the 81st First Citizen Award recipient

Anna NadenEvents

BELLEVUE, Washington (April 30, 2019) — Three distinguished business/community leaders will honor Seattle University President Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., at a civic banquet to celebrate his selection as the 2019 Seattle-King County First Citizen. The dinner event saluting this widely respected “community builder” is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at… Read more

Rich Bergdahl wins Washington REALTOR® of the Year

Seattle King County REALTORS® President Rich Bergdahl is no stranger to REALTOR® leadership. Rich has been involved with the Association since a mentor invited him to a meeting nearly 20 years ago in Yakima. This afternoon, Rich accepted the REALTOR® of the Year Award at the Washington REALTORS® (WR) annual… Read more

Anna NadenUncategorized

What does your body language say to clients?

Anna NadenEducation

Have you ever worked with someone who had their arms crossed, or couldn’t stop checking their phone? How did it make you feel about that person? More likely than not, their body language made you feel like they were bored, impatient or disengaged. Over half of our communication is nonverbal.… Read more

REALTORS® raise almost $30,000 for RPAC at festive auction

An enthusiastic crowd of REALTORS® and Affiliates gathered at the Bellevue Club yesterday for the annual REALTOR® Wine & Spirits Auction. The event, organized by RPAC Chair Dahni Malgarini-Logar, set a new record, raising $29,832 for RPAC. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) uses voluntary investments from REALTORS® to support… Read more

Anna NadenAdvocacy, Events

Scholarships awarded to all of this year’s applicants!

Anna NadenUncategorized

The Seattle First Citizen Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, all 36 applicants this year will receive scholarship funding. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants who demonstrate a commitment to community service. This is the first time the Foundation… Read more

News Release: REALTORS® endorse capital projects levy for Lake Washington School District

Anna NadenAdvocacy

BELLEVUE, Washington (April 10, 2019) – A capital projects levy that would help ease overcrowding in the fast-growing Lake Washington School District earned overwhelming endorsement from Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). The measure will appear on the April 23 Special Election ballot. The Prop. 1 Capital Projects Levy seeks $20… Read more

What’s the real story: Market slowdown, or temporary correction?

Anna NadenAdvocacy

The Seattle Times recently reported that the number of driver’s licenses issued to new King County residents who moved here from out of state declined in 2018 for the second year in a row. That combined with the housing market slowdown at the end of last year might make it… Read more

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