Leadership
Back to News Center Russell Hokanson, longtime CEO of King County’s foremost real estate trade association, recently announced his retirement at the end of 2026. Hokanson has led the organization for 20 years, which represents nearly 6000 residential real estate brokers throughout King and Kittitas counties. He managed the association’s…
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Back to News Center The 2026 Awards Committee, led by Past President Garrett Nelson, is calling for your nominations for outstanding REALTORS® and Affiliates who lead with vision and serve with intention. The committee will consider your nominations and choose the recipients, who will then be honored at the annual…
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Back to News Center President Cheyenne Gillooly has announced an election on August 12 to fill one available position on the Board of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Seattle King County REALTORS® is allocated two positions on the NAR Board of Directors. These NAR Directors are elected at the…
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Back to News Center President Cheyenne Gillooly has announced an election on August 12 to fill one available position on the Board of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Seattle King County REALTORS® is allocated two positions on the NAR Board of Directors. These NAR Directors are elected at the…
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Back to News Center Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Board Election. The following officers and directors have been chosen to join the 2027 Board of Directors. “I am incredibly honored to congratulate the newly elected members of our Board of Directors and Executive Committee,” says Scott Dickinson,…
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Back to News Center Official Election Notice The online ballot will be open to all REALTOR® members in good standing on June 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Members will receive a weekly reminder email in June with a link to vote electronically. All votes must be received by 12:00 PM…
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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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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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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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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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