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.
In our 2021 member survey conducted in mid-July, we asked our members for their top three local advocacy priorities. Housing affordability came out as the top priority based on rankings by 285 question respondents. Homelessness solutions and business taxes on real estate also made it to the top three local… Read more
In our 2021 member survey conducted in mid-July, we asked our members about their educational preferences. When asked about the one service that is essential for their business success, 61% of respondents ranked educational offerings as their most valued service. Virtual/online learning is highly valued by our members with 55%… Read more
How do you win affluent clientele? What tools and resources do you need to brand yourself within the luxury market? On September 28-29, REALTOR® members have the opportunity to earn 12.5 clock hour credits by partaking in a two-day in-person Luxury Live training at Seattle King County REALTORS® that focuses… Read more
Dedicated community volunteer Benjamin S. Danielson M.D. has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Seattle-King County First Citizen Award. Dr. Danielson is known as a champion for equitable health access and as a devoted pediatrician who has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including the Washington Health Benefit Exchange,… Read more
Together, we can make an impact. Join Seattle King County REALTORS® in donating to our local food bank, Northwest Harvest, at our second annual Affiliate-Sponsored Food Drive. Stop by our Association on Wednesday, August 18 between 11 AM – 3 PM with your non-perishable items and/or donate on our GoFundMe. Our efforts… Read more
SEATTLE, Washington (July 16, 2021) – Building much-needed affordable housing requires the skillful use of partnerships and incentives, not 11th hour regulations that limit the use of scarce urban land for housing, according to leaders from the Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). Reacting to the City of Seattle’s last-minute amendments… Read more
Over 90 players and volunteers attended our fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament hosted by Seattle King County REALTORS® on June 21 – our first in-person event since March 2020. This golf tournament featured 18 holes of fun, energetic hole sponsors, BBQ, and fun raffle prizes. A total of $5,000 in proceeds… Read more
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 2021 Primary Election REALTOR® Voting Guide can also be… Read more
The Association is saddened and shocked by the untimely passing of Steven Wayne, a broker with Windermere Mount Baker in Seattle. Steven was the 2003 President of the Seattle King County REALTORS® and served the Association in many capacities for over 30 years. He held the status of Distinguished Life… Read more
Over 1,000 members cast ballots in the recent election for the Seattle King County REALTOR® Board of Directors. The 21 Officers and Directors will take office on January 1, 2022, as they oversee the strategic direction of the Association and prioritize services for the membership. “We had an incredibly experienced… Read more