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.
The demand for housing should remain steady largely because of a hot job market and first-time home buyers in the Greater Seattle Area*. That is the biggest takeaway from the 2020 economic forecast presented by Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner at the sold-out 4th Annual YPN The Edge Breakfast. The… Read more
As real estate professionals face constantly changing market conditions, maintaining trusted relationships with clients is the key to weathering any ups and downs in a market. That was the dominant theme at the sold-out 4th annual Young Professionals Network (YPN) networking breakfast at the Bellevue Club. “Experts become experts because… Read more
You are invited to the 2019 Installation & Awards Banquet! Join us for the installation of your 2020 Seattle King County REALTORS® President Georgia Stevens, Compass Washington, LLC and Board of Directors, and presentation of the 2019 REALTOR® Awards. The leadership of the Seattle Metro and South King County Women’s… Read more
There is now a free Code of Ethics class offered by Seattle King County REALTORS® on a monthly basis. The course provides REALTORS® with an easy way to earn three clock hours for taking the required National Association of REALTORS® class. Any member in good standing may take the course… Read more
“A community is defined by who lives there,” said Christine Gregoire, former Washington State Governor and current CEO of Challenge Seattle. “It can’t be only the wealthy; it has to be a diversity of incomes. It ought to include our teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, and the builders… Read more
The 2019 General Election REALTOR® Voting Guide is filled with information that helps you understand where each candidate stands on issues that are relevant to your business. The endorsements and ratings of each candidate are compiled by real estate professionals, your colleagues, based on personal interviews with candidates and past… Read more
The Seattle King County REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) is hosting their fourth annual The Edge: A Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, October 30 at the Bellevue Club. Don’t miss out on a morning filled with breakfast, networking, and business building as other REALTORS® join a panel of industry experts and… Read more
A capacity crowd of 75 brokers attended Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR)’ first class on the new selling office commission (SOC) rules established by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) which took effect on October 1, 2019. Taught by Instructor Denise Lones (CSP, CMP, M.I.R.M.), the class provides brokers with… Read more
The 13th Annual Planting Project by The REALTORS® Environmental Council (TREC) had a great turn-out with nearly 30 volunteers on Friday. Members of the Seattle King County REALTORS®, both brokers and affiliates, made an impact by planting a total of 292 native shrubs and trees at the Tokul Bypass Site… Read more
Our Awards Committee is looking for nominations of REALTORS®, affiliates, and instructors for seven categories. Winners of these categories will be recognized at our annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at The Westin Bellevue from 5:30 – 9:30 pm. Download REALTOR® Awards Nomination Form Deadline: Friday,… Read more