Yesterday, the results of King County’s November 2nd election were certified. Historically, odd-year general elections in King County see lower voter turnout, an average of 44% of registered voters. This election was no different: after the votes were tallied, King County saw 43.41% voter turnout. For Seattle King County REALTORS®,… Read more
Our biggest annual event got bigger this year as a new record of over 730 REALTORS® and Affiliates tuned into our virtual Battle of the Barristers on October 7. Aside from providing 3 clock hours to members, this annual event also raised $34,817 for the Seattle King-County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation – with all proceeds… Read more
Once Duwamish territory and later a Finnish homestead, Kirkland’s Big Finn Hill Park is now a 220-acre constellation of trails, public facilities, and lush greenery. Upkeep in this large area is a daunting challenge, however, and there is always demand for community-minded volunteers to assist Park officials. That’s why the… Read more
In our 2021 member survey conducted in mid-July, we asked our members about their educational preferences. When asked about the one service that is essential for their business success, 61% of respondents ranked educational offerings as their most valued service. Virtual/online learning is highly valued by our members with 55%… Read more
Dedicated community volunteer Benjamin S. Danielson M.D. has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Seattle-King County First Citizen Award. Dr. Danielson is known as a champion for equitable health access and as a devoted pediatrician who has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including the Washington Health Benefit Exchange,… Read more
Join us in making an impact at our 2nd Annual Food Drive on August 18 – benefiting Northwest Harvest
Together, we can make an impact. Join Seattle King County REALTORS® in donating to our local food bank, Northwest Harvest, at our second annual Affiliate-Sponsored Food Drive. Stop by our Association on Wednesday, August 18 between 11 AM – 3 PM with your non-perishable items and/or donate on our GoFundMe. Our efforts… Read more
SEATTLE, Washington (July 16, 2021) – Building much-needed affordable housing requires the skillful use of partnerships and incentives, not 11th hour regulations that limit the use of scarce urban land for housing, according to leaders from the Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). Reacting to the City of Seattle’s last-minute amendments… Read more
Over 1,000 members cast ballots in the recent election for the Seattle King County REALTOR® Board of Directors. The 21 Officers and Directors will take office on January 1, 2022, as they oversee the strategic direction of the Association and prioritize services for the membership. “We had an incredibly experienced… Read more
The Board has announced July 14, 2021 as the date when Seattle King County REALTORS® will elect representatives of the Association to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Association will elect one of our three representatives to the NAR Board of Directors this year. Applications are approved by the… Read more
Vote in 2022 Board Election The Nominations Committee is pleased to announce that this year’s election features 28 well-qualified candidates for 12 positions on the 2022 Board of Directors. The Committee reviews all candidate nominations before submitting a ballot to the membership. The charge of the Nominations Committee is to… Read more