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Annual Golf Tournament Avoided Rain and Raised Money

By jnaegeli / June 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Annual Golf Tournament Avoided Rain and Raised Money

Back to News Center On June 8, 144 golfers showed up for the Annual Golf Tournament at the Plateau Club in Sammamish for a fabulous day of networking and friendly competition. The rain held off until everyone was safely inside for the post-tournament dinner at the clubhouse, when raffle prizes…

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Local REALTOR® Wins National Fair Housing Champion Award

By jnaegeli / April 23, 2026 / Comments Off on Local REALTOR® Wins National Fair Housing Champion Award

Back to News Center The National Association of REALTORS® and Realtor.com® today honored three winners, including Barry Long of Able Environments, with the Fair Housing Champion Award during NAR’s Fair Housing Month event, “Fair Housing Forward.” Honorees received recognition for their efforts to advance fair housing and expand homeownership in…

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2026 Applicants Receive $50,000 in Scholarships

By jnaegeli / April 22, 2026 / Comments Off on 2026 Applicants Receive $50,000 in Scholarships

Back to News Center The Seattle King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 19 applicants will receive a 2026 scholarship, totaling $50,000. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR® members, who demonstrate a commitment to…

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Former Gov. Christine Gregoire Named 2026 Seattle King County First Citizen

By jnaegeli / February 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Former Gov. Christine Gregoire Named 2026 Seattle King County First Citizen

Back to News Center BELLEVUE, Washington (February 18, 2026) – “We need more leaders like Governor Chris Gregoire” declared one person who nominated the longtime public servant to be the 88th Seattle King County First Citizen. In announcing Gregoire as the 2026 recipient of the honor, Cheyenne Gillooly, president of…

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Q4 Good Neighbor Judie O’Brien

By jnaegeli / December 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Q4 Good Neighbor Judie O’Brien

Back to News Center Seattle King County REALTORS® is proud to recognize Judie O’Brien, designated broker of O’Brien Real Estate and founder of True North German Shepherd Rescue, as the Q4 2025 recipient of the Good Neighbor Award. Judie’s passion for German Shepherds began in childhood and grew into a…

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Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Awards & Installation Gala Recap

By jnaegeli / November 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Awards & Installation Gala Recap

Back to News Center FULL EVENT PHOTO ALBUM Seattle King County REALTORS® lit up the evening on November 20, 2025, with a sold-out Awards & Installation Gala that truly embodied our theme: “World Class: Your City. Your Association.” It was a night of inspiration, recognition, and community. Outgoing President Garrett…

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2025 REALTOR® Achievement Awards Announcement

By jnaegeli / November 10, 2025 / Comments Off on 2025 REALTOR® Achievement Awards Announcement

Back to News Center The highlight of the Seattle King County REALTORS®’ Awards & Installation Gala is our prestigious awards ceremony, recognizing world-class REALTORS® whose dedication, leadership, and service have elevated our industry and our community. Recipients will receive their awards at the sold-out event on November 20, 2025. REALTOR® of the…

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Real estate company named King County Small Business of the Year

By jnaegeli / October 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Real estate company named King County Small Business of the Year

Back to News Center ABLE Environments, a real estate company that focuses on issues of accessible living and housing decisions for an aging population, was named the 2025 King County Small Business of the Year.  The company, co-founded in 2017 by REALTORS® Barry Long and Tom Minty, helps real estate…

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Nominations Sought for the 88th Seattle King County First Citizen Award

By jnaegeli / October 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Nominations Sought for the 88th Seattle King County First Citizen Award

Back to News Center Organizers of the prestigious Seattle King County First Citizen Award are seeking nominations for the 88th honoree. The award, presented annually since 1939, celebrates giving back to enhance our quality of life, whether in the form of community service, volunteerism, philanthropy or leadership. Letters of nomination…

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Nominations Open for REALTOR® Achievement Awards

By jnaegeli / October 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Nominations Open for REALTOR® Achievement Awards

Back to News Center The Seattle King County REALTORS® Awards Committee welcomes your nomination of Association members who have made significant and positive contributions to our industry, community, and the REALTOR® Association. Winners of these awards will be honored at the Awards & Installation Banquet on November 20, 2025, at the…

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