Agent News

Buyer hesitancy, weather change possible factors in October’s slow market activity

Real estate brokers are “detecting indecisiveness by some buyers who are getting mixed ‘work from home’ messages from their employers,” according to a report by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This hesitancy, coupled with cooler, wetter weather and

Seattle King County REALTORS® raises housing funds for victims of disaster

Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) has partnered with the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) to raise money for disaster victims who need housing-related assistance. These fundraising efforts are part of RRF’s Hope Rising campaign in celebration of its 20th anniversary.

Coldwell Banker Bain sells to national firm

Bellevue-based real estate brokerage Coldwell Banker Bain has been sold to US RES Holdco LLC, according to a report by The Business Journal. 

Zillow closes Zillow Offers, announces layoffs

Zillow announced today it’s ending its iBuyer service, Zillow Offers, and cutting roughly a quarter of its workforce, citing the volatility the service created for the online brokerage as the motivation for the move.

More homebuyers choosing to live in diverse neighborhoods

As more house hunters are opting to live in socially, racially and culturally diverse communities, developers are formulating strategies to list more inclusive properties on the market, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.  Developers’ strategies include

Annual Battle of the Barristers produces record-breaking attendance numbers

This year’s Battle of the Barristers, sponsored by Seattle King County Realtors (SKCR), saw record-breaking attendance as more than 730 Washington Realtors and affiliates tuned in to the virtual event Oct. 7. The fundraising event provided three clock hours

Survey shows Realtors concerned about lack of inventory in 2022

Heading into the new year, lack of inventory is the top business concern among Seattle Realtors, according to a mid-July survey by Seattle King County Realtors (SKCR). The survey asked SKCR members to identify the business challenges they anticipate

RE/MAX agent Tina McDonough awarded with “Good Neighbor” designation

Seattle King County REALTORS® has named Realtor Tina McDonough its Q3 “Good Neighbor” for her tireless efforts in fighting for a cure for cancer and assisting patients and their families

The trouble with appraisals: How the wild market is making it harder to get financing

Homebuyers lucky enough to win a bidding war for a property are increasingly running headlong into appraisals that don’t match — or even come close to — the agreed sales price, leaving them with limited ways to close the sale.

Homes listed on Thursdays before Labor Day perform best, says Zillow

Researchers find a mid-week sweet spot for listing a home for sale.

Seattle named the best city in the country to be a real estate agent

A new study by WalletHub tells why Seattle is the best city in the country for agents.

Testing out Asteroom

“As 3D tours are almost a necessity now, I have been on the hunt to find something that is cost-effective, easy to use and doesn’t compromise quality.” — Anne Ewasko, Realtor, Lux Home Chicago

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