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 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
The newest edition of Issues and Impacts has just been posted. You can access the latest edition and read past editions any time on our Issues and Impacts page. 3rd Quarter 2019 Edition of Issues and Impacts
Real estate professionals know environmental issues can affect properties and communities. In addition to supporting the National Association of REALTORS®’ commitment to the principles of sustainability and energy conservation, Realtors in King County devote one day every year to a “boots-on-the-ground” environmental project. This year’s 13th annual undertaking of The… Read more
As the Puget Sound region continues to boom with jobs and major development, luxury homes* are becoming more commonplace. Our region is becoming a great place for investment in luxury homes and affluent home buyers have become an increasing share of the Northwest consumer market. Luxury Live, a marketing seminar… Read more
HUD has recently released its revised rule on FHA insured condominium loans. The new rule allows FHA borrowers to obtain “single unit approval” on non-FHA approved condominium properties that meet certain requirements. Such approvals had been suspended during the recession. The revised rule makes additional changes that hold the promise… Read more
Affordability, lack of inventory, having enough choices for their clients: those are the business concerns of brokers in our 2019 Membership Survey. Not surprisingly, affordability remains top of mind for King County brokers, as it has for the last several years. Seattle King County REALTOR® members completed the survey in… Read more
“Middle income folks can’t afford to live in our communities. And that’s a problem,” said Mamie Marcuss at a recent Seattle King County REALTORS® meeting. Marcuss is the Director of Programs for Challenge Seattle, a private sector initiative led by many of the Seattle region’s CEOs working to address critical… Read more
In a move to increase transparency and flexibility for consumers and brokers, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) will update its rules concerning the publishing of selling office commissions (SOC). The rules update will take effect on October 1, 2019 and will make three basic changes. The update will allow… Read more
Georgia Stevens, 2020 President of Seattle King County REALTORS®, has been appointed Vice Chair of the National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN). This national position will give Georgia, a broker with Compass, the opportunity to use her leadership skills and experience to assist YPN networks across the country.… Read more