REALTORS® have a new tax saving opportunity coming their way. This is the first tax year that REALTORS® can take advantage of the 20 percent business income deduction. Congress passed that provision last year as part of its big tax reform bill. How it works The qualified business income deduction,… Read more
Your business may be doing great now, but if you aren’t planning ahead, you may not be in the shape you thought when it comes time to retire. That could happen to the 43 percent of REALTORS® who are not saving for retirement, but it doesn’t have to. If you’re… Read more
Brokers from Seattle King County REALTORS® responded to this month’s Broker Bulletin poll, answering the question, What percent of your submitted offers and listings this year have involved multiple offer situations? Nineteen percent of respondents each said 0-25 percent and 26-50 percent, while nearly a quarter said that 51-75 percent… Read more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in December, includes a new deduction that allows qualifying businesses to deduct 20 percent of their business income. Until this week, it was unclear exactly what kinds of businesses would qualify for the deduction, but there is good news to report… Read more
Jobs are the lifeblood of our region. They have fueled our economy’s rapid growth, and they have made Seattle and the Puget Sound one of the most desirable places to live in the country. The Seattle King County REALTORS® Board of Directors affirmed their support of our thriving economy by… Read more
Exclusive benefits you might not know you get as a REALTOR® Your membership is one of the best investments you can make in your business. So take advantage of these resources – available only to REALTORS®, created to make your job easier, and designed to increase your impact with customers. Find… Read more