The Seattle King County REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) is hosting their fourth annual The Edge: A Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, October 30 at the Bellevue Club. Don’t miss out on a morning filled with breakfast, networking, and business building as other REALTORS® join a panel of industry experts and… Read more
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
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
2019 Seattle-King County First Citizen Award Banquet honoring Father Stephen Sundborg, S.J. On Thursday, May 23rd we will be celebrating the many contributions, and the impact our 81st Seattle King County First Citizen has had on our community. Presented by Seattle King County REALTORS®, John L. Scott Real Estate and Windermere… Read more
Washington state, including King County and the Seattle metro area, has not built enough housing to keep up with the demand. Condos in particular have been underbuilt because of harsh liability laws. With very few condos built in the last decade, this more affordable middle-market option was not available to… Read more
Personal safety should be top of mind for every real estate professional today. An attack on a Snohomish REALTOR® at an open house earlier this summer makes that point clear. Staying safe on the job takes ongoing effort; REALTORS® have access to resources and tools designed for the unique safety… Read more
Earlier this month, a Snohomish real estate agent was assaulted by a group of men pretending to be interested in the property during an open house. The incident is an unfriendly reminder that all agents should be prepared to handle dangerous situations. Seattle King County REALTORS® is offering two Real… Read more
2018 Seattle-King County First Citizen Award Banquet honoring The Pigott Family On Wednesday, May 23rd we will be celebrating the many contributions, and the impact our 80th Seattle King County First Citizens have had on our community. Presented by Seattle King County REALTORS, John L. Scott Real Estate and Windermere Real… Read more
You’ve heard that owning a home has benefits financially—but did you know there are major social benefits, too? Improved educational performance in children, improved health, higher civic participation, and reduced crime rates are the realized social benefits of homeownership. These findings come from a literature review by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence… Read more
Armed with garden picks and shovels, a couple dozen volunteers and affiliate members from Seattle King County REALTORS® devoted a day of service in Issaquah to plant trees. The event at the 730-acre Cougar/Squak Corridor Park marked the 11th annual TREC (The REALTORS® Environmental Council) project, a stewardship initiative of… Read more