“REALTORS® need to stand up and tell their stories.” That was the message from Legislator Amy Walen when asked how REALTORS® could support positive actions on housing. Walen, former mayor of Kirkland, made the remarks at the 25th annual Housing Issues Briefing, a yearly event hosted by Seattle King County… Read more
“This is probably the biggest day in my 22 years at Seattle U, in terms of what this means to me,” said Father Stephen V. Sundborg, president of Seattle University and this year’s recipient of the Seattle-King County First Citizen Award. There was palpable delight among the 300 banquet guests… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® President Rich Bergdahl is no stranger to REALTOR® leadership. Rich has been involved with the Association since a mentor invited him to a meeting nearly 20 years ago in Yakima. This afternoon, Rich accepted the REALTOR® of the Year Award at the Washington REALTORS® (WR) annual… Read more
An enthusiastic crowd of REALTORS® and Affiliates gathered at the Bellevue Club yesterday for the annual REALTOR® Wine & Spirits Auction. The event, organized by RPAC Chair Dahni Malgarini-Logar, set a new record, raising $29,832 for RPAC. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) uses voluntary investments from REALTORS® to support… Read more
A sold-out crowd of 550 REALTORS®, Affiliates, brokers and sponsors packed the room at the Hilton Bellevue Thursday for the biggest Battle of the Barristers yet. Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney Annie Fitzsimmons returned this year, taking the stage with other long-time barristers Lars Neste, Chris Osborn and Doug Tingvall.… Read more
Your REALTOR® membership gives you access to tools and resources that can help you in your business. Why not maximize your investment by taking advantage of these benefits? Seattle King County REALTORS® staff and leadership are available to come to your office and explain how you and your colleagues can… Read more
For those that want a more active role in shaping housing policy, there’s no better place to start than with over 500 fellow REALTORS® in Olympia. REALTORS® can feel good knowing that their colleagues and the Association are looking out for their interests with our legislators and in our cities.… Read more
Over 250 REALTORS®, Affiliates, sponsors and friends gathered Thursday evening for the 2018 REALTOR® Awards and 2019 Installation of local Association leadership. Emcee Joe Mosolino, owner of Windermere Real Estate South Whidbey, presided over the event, while 2018 Washington REALTORS® President Jerry Martin installed officers from Seattle King County REALTORS®,… Read more
Whatever your ideas on how to solve Washington state’s housing crisis, we all agree on one thing: we need to do something. Speaking to the sold-out crowd at the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) Housing Solutions Breakfast this morning, sponsored by Seattle King County REALTORS®, Georgia… Read more
A little rain didn’t stop a group of 25 REALTORS®, Affiliates and friends from gathering Friday to get their hands dirty and give back to the community. The 12th annual The REALTORS® Environmental Council (TREC) planting event brought the group to Lakemont Community Park in Bellevue for a full morning… Read more