How Washington Realtors got legislators to prioritize housing
In early 2019, Realtors in Washington state got 12 housing bills passed after a coordinated campaign. Here's how the association did it
by Patrick Kearns Feb 6
Discount brokerage Trelora expands into Raleigh
The Denver-based brokerage recently announced it would expand into Raleigh, North Carolina, after operating offices in Colorado and Washington
Despite softening home price growth, it's still a seller's market
Homeseller profits increased for three years in a row, rising to $65,500 in 2019
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
Knowledge is power: Calm your clients' fears with constant education
Opinion
What seems routine to you might be a mystery to your clients, but by continuing to educate them, you can help them prepare for the unexpected during the homebuying or selling process
by Jay Thompson Jan 15
The work-life conundrum
A new survey from Inman showed that agents are relatively content with their work, though they are also putting in very long hours and devoting their weekends to their jobs
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 10
Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin's most competitive of 2019
White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for US homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 26
Windermere donates $100k to Seattle Children’s Hospital
The gift will help more than 40 families stay in their homes over the holidays
by Marian McPherson Dec 23
Inman Person of the Year 2019: The Ethical Agent
This year, Inman honors a much-needed figure in an industry still struggling with issues such as discrimination
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Prime homebuying season is getting earlier each year: Realtor.com
A new realtor.com market report revealed that buyers in 20 of the 100 largest markets are beginning their home search in January
by Marian McPherson Dec 18
Ben Kinney Companies acquires 7th Keller Williams franchise
The purchase of Keller Williams Marysville brings Ben Kinney Companies' total agent count to more than 1,450 and further extends the firm's reach in the Pacific Northwest
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 6
The year ahead: More growth, but at a slower pace
Demand for homes will remain strong; builders are racing to build more housing inventory
by Matthew Gardner Dec 6
Kurt Cobain's former Seattle home hits market with $7.5M price tag
The Nirvana singer and godfather of grunge bought the home with Courtney Love shortly before taking his own life in 1994
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
Brokerages vow to display buyer's broker commissions as new rule goes into effect in Washington
Redfin, Windermere and Coldwell Banker Bain have all confirmed they will display the commissions on listings
by Patrick Kearns Oct 1
Tax on Uber, Lyft in Seattle would fund affordable housing projects
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has proposed a 51 cent tax on rides to fund affordable housing projects
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
Compass opens a technology center in Seattle
The new office measures 21,000 square feet and is part of an effort to recruit local tech talent