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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 real estate antitrust lawsuit brought against NAR

Anna NadenUncategorized

On March 6, a class action lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Illinois against the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and four large brokerage companies alleging that the defendants conspired to restrain price competition among buyer brokers via promulgation of NAR’s MLS rules. Below is NAR’s official statement:… Read more

Real legal scenarios highlight the debate at sold-out Battle of the Barristers

A sold-out crowd of 550 REALTORS®, Affiliates, brokers and sponsors packed the room at the Hilton Bellevue Thursday for the biggest Battle of the Barristers yet. Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney Annie Fitzsimmons returned this year, taking the stage with other long-time barristers Lars Neste, Chris Osborn and Doug Tingvall.… Read more

Anna NadenEducation, Events
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Call for nominations for 2020 Board of Directors will open March 21

Anna NadenUncategorized

Do you want a voice in how your Association operates? Do you want to be more involved with housing and real estate policy at the state and national levels? Run for the Seattle King County REALTORS® Board of Directors and use your voice to make a positive impact on your… Read more

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

Anna NadenEvents, Featured

“Inspires doing the greatest good” BELLEVUE, Washington (March 12, 2019) – One organization executive described this year’s Seattle-King County First Citizen as a “selfless leader” who “shows up” and praised him for his deep commitment to community building. A company president lauded his “obvious heart of a servant.” Seattle University… Read more

Sold-out Battle of the Barristers will fund REALTOR® scholarships

Anna NadenEvents, Featured

As a REALTOR®, you work hard to support your family and create opportunities for them. To help foster educational opportunities for your family, Seattle King County REALTORS® established the Seattle First Citizen Scholarship Foundation. This program, which started with a grant from past Seattle First Citizen Award recipient Stanley O.… Read more

Over $225,000 invested by King County RPAC Hall-of-Famers

Anna NadenNo CommentsAdvocacy

The National Association of REALTORS® political action committee (RPAC) consistently ranks among the most well-funded PACs that contribute to federal candidates, thanks to the investments of its REALTOR® members. According to Thoughtco.com, “RPAC enables REALTORS® to support candidates that support the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood.”… Read more

Four reasons ADUs are good for the real estate market

Anna NadenUncategorized

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) have been getting a lot of press lately in Washington state. And for good reason – these mother-in-law apartments and backyard cottages provide real, tangible benefits to homeowners, renters and communities. ADUs work as much-needed affordable housing options It’s a… Read more

Are you keeping your clients’ data safe?

Anna NadenEducation

As a REALTOR®, you’re not just responsible for your own data and information. You need to protect your clients’ personal data, too. Former REALTOR® Jack Lindberg helps real estate pros address many of the gaps in technology you use every day that cyber criminals take advantage of in his class… Read more

Celebrating 50 years of the REALTOR® PAC

Anna NadenAdvocacy

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), one of the largest trade association PACs in the country. That’s 50 years of advocating for homeowner rights and working to keep REALTORS® at the center of the real estate transaction. In 1969, the National Association of… Read more

New That’s Who We R® campaign shows consumers the REALTOR® difference

Anna NadenUncategorized

The National Association of REALTORS® launched a new consumer advertising campaign today designed to distinguish REALTORS® from other agents and tell the REALTOR® story. In King County, REALTORS® make up about half of all real estate licensees but close well over 80 percent of all residential transactions, according to data… Read more

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