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REMAX settles Batton antitrust lawsuit for $8.5M

The deal follows fellow defendant Keller Williams Realty’s $20 million settlement. 

24 new brokerages sign on to Zillow Preview

“Zillow Preview was just announced, but the signal from the industry is undeniable,” said Jeremy Wacksman, CEO of Zillow.

What smart brokers understand about financing in today’s market

Seattle Agent spoke with Loan Officer Jon Wagher of Movement Mortgage, a Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Accelerate Summit, for the inside scoop on the lending industry.

Why second-home markets are creating new opportunities for brokers

Seattle Agent asked Suncadia’s Vice President of Developer Land Sales Dawn Wandasan for the secrets to seizing the opportunity of the luxury resort market ahead of the Accelerate Summit on March 25.

REMAX: Seattle home sales surge in February

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

How great brokerages help agents accelerate in today’s market

How can a brokerage help agents stand out in a crowded sphere of sameness? Dean Jones, CEO and owner of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, sponsor of the 2026 Accelerate Summit, has an inside perspective.

Early April is the most profitable time of year to list in Seattle

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

eXp Realty enters listing-preview agreement with Realtor.com, Homes.com, ComeHome.com

The agreement follows REMAX, HomeServices of America, Side, Keller Williams and United Real Estate agreeing to a similar agreement with Zillow.

Compass drops antitrust lawsuit against Zillow

Compass announced that it will dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow, citing a reversal of the “Zillow Ban,” but Zillow says its anti-private listing network Listing Access Standards are still in place.

Washington state legislature passes SB 6091 to ban private listings

SB 6091 takes a firm stance against private listing networks, with the new law’s most noteworthy section requiring all properties be broadly marketed to the general public.

Wise Agent launches Lead Pipeline feature to streamline lead tracking for agents

Wise Agent has launched its Lead Pipeline feature, designed to help agents organize leads, track follow-ups and visualize opportunities from first inquiry to closed transaction. 

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

Keller Williams, REMAX, HomeServices of America, Side enter pre-market listing agreement with Zillow

All participating brokerages will have access to Zillow Preview, which is structured to operate within local MLS frameworks.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle in February

Nine Windermere-affiliated brokers took part in the 10 most expensive real estate transactions in greater Seattle in February.

Could you live in these concrete spheres?

This behemoth of a home in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is constructed from two concrete domes.

What are the biggest trends shaping AI in residential real estate?

Ahead of the 2026 Accelerate Summit, Seattle Agent magazine spoke with two of our AI expert panelists to ask how the technology is transforming the real estate industry.

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