News & Media

What's Happening This June

June is a busy month for REALTORS® ! Here you can find a brief recap of the NAR and WR campaigns, resources, and information you should be aware of this month all in one convenient place.

Economic and Real Estate Outlook With Guest Speaker Dr. Jessica Lautz

Get the latest economic outlook from our DBrief Episode with Dr. Jessica Lautz from NAR and 2024 WR President Jeff Smart.

National Homeownership Month 2024

National Homeownership Month is when we promote the benefits of homeownership and recommit to creating housing opportunities for all Americans. REALTORS® strive to ensure everyone has the opportunity to achieve homeownership, the centerpiece of the American Dream, and the pathway to economic well-being and intergenerational wealth building.

Partner with WR and Junior Achievement at the Seattle Mariners Raffle Night

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Junior Achievement with Washington is seeking volunteers!

Breaking: VA Signals Temporary Suspension of Buyer Agent Payment Ban

The Department of Veterans Affairs will temporarily lift its ban on VA buyers directly compensating their real estate agents, pending a formal rulemaking process. This move, announced by a VA official, is a big relief for the real estate industry, ensuring veterans have access to professional representation in the housing market.

Another Successful Spring Business Conference

The Washington REALTORS® Spring Business Conference held April 17-19 2024, in Tacoma was an exciting and productive event! The energy was high at this conference and not only did our Board of Directors approve key decisions and discuss important & ongoing association matters, but also held leadership elections for the upcoming year!

The WA State RE Commission Would Like to Hear From You

The commission is collecting information to assess impacts related to Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5399 – Concerning future listing right purchase contracts (RCW – 61.38.901), formerly known as 40-year contracts.

NAR Celebrates 4 Washington REALTORS® at RPAC Hall of Fame Ceremony

NAR celebrated 4 Washington REALTORS® at its REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame Ceremony Monday evening during this week’s 2024 Legislative Meetings in DC.

Washington REALTOR® Members Are Invested…And It Shows!

THANK YOU to our Washington REALTOR® Members who are extremely invested in the future of real estate! Your commitment to RPAC shows as WR is one of only 21 states to meet/exceed all of the following fundraising goals...

AAPI Heritage Month Resources

In the month of May, we take time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our history.

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REALTOR® Profile: Lennie Rasmussen | She Lifts People Up

Learn more about Lennie Rasmussen, the REALTOR® Profile featured in the Spring 2024 edition of RE Magazine!

Kitsap Building Association Named Partner of the Year by Washington REALTORS®

[OLYMPIA, WA] – The Kitsap Building Association (KBA) was honored as Partner of the Year during the Washington REALTORS® award ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. This recognition is for their notable efforts and meaningful contributions to real estate.

FAQ: Preliminary Approval of NAR Settlement

Congratulations to our Newly Elected Officers

Last week at the 2024 Spring Business Conference Board of Directors meeting, the following wonderful individuals were elected into office:

Partner with WR and Junior Achievement

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Junior Achievement with Washington is seeking volunteers to support financial literacy with our youth. The current needs are at the Auburn campus. Please sign up and help support the Washington Realtors / Junior Achievement partnership.

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Q&A With SRS® Designee: Yusef Nadir

Get to know SRS® designee, Yusef Nadir, with this informative Q&A featured in the latest edition of RE Magazine.