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.
HB1951, a bill making major changes to the Form 17 (Seller Disclosure), has been amended in committee to lessen its impact on consumers and the industry. As originally drafted, this bill removed the actual knowledge standard for sellers completing their disclosure statement (making a seller liable to “error, inaccuracy, or… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (February 2, 2022) – Residents throughout King County who give back to their communities enrich the lives of their fellow citizens. Since 1939, local REALTORS® have singled out a compassionate individual, family, or group whose generous gifts of “time, talent, and treasure for the greater good” deserve recognition.… Read more
Do you know a REALTOR® who dedicates time to make a difference in our communities? Seattle King County REALTORS® welcomes nominations for 2022 Quarterly REALTOR® Good Neighbor Awards. Just like the National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Awards, we recognize REALTOR® members who make a positive impact on their community… Read more
The Seattle King County REALTORS® 2021 Annual Report is now published. Our 2021 major achievements and highlights include: New programs and committees: Quarterly Good Neighbor Awards, NAR SPIRE Mentorship Program, DEI Committee, Member Services & Communications Committee Virtual Battle of the Barristers reached record-attendance and raised over $34k for REALTOR® Scholarships Benjamin… Read more
Help us prevent liability on sellers and risks to buyers by opposing HB 1951. On Thursday, January 27th, the Legislature will hear House Bill 1951. This bill will add huge new liability to all home sellers and overturn decades of precedent in real estate transactional law. HB 1951 will remove… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (January 18, 2022) – Three ballot measures for the Lake Washington School District earned endorsement from Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). The propositions on the February 8 ballot seek funding for two replacement levies and one capital construction levy for the district, which serves more than 30,000 students.… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (January 18, 2022) – Two ballot measures for the Bellevue School District earned endorsement from Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). The propositions on the February 8 ballot need a simple majority for approval of renewal levies for educational programs and operations and for technology and capital projects for… Read more
REALTORS®, we know your schedules are tight. That is why we looked into a convenient option for you to earn CE hours on the go. Seattle King County REALTORS® has partnered with Ambiview, an approved real estate school that allows REALTORS® to earn WA-approved CE credit with podcast-style classes. Take… Read more
Washington State is facing an unprecedented housing crisis. We have the lowest ratio of dwelling units to households of any state in the country, according to an EcoNorthwest study published by the Washington State Department of Commerce. Put simply, there aren’t enough houses to meet demand. One Washington city, however,… Read more
Washington State ranks dead last among 50 states in the ratio of housing units to number of existing households, according to an EcoNorthwest study published by the Washington State Department of Commerce. For every household, the study reports, Washington has roughly a single unit or less of housing. In King County… Read more