Why I’m not a Realtor®
The Personal Seattle Real Estate News
You can call me a Realtor®, but I should not call myself that. I’m not a Realtor®. Only members of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) can call themselves Realtors®. Those who are not members are simply real estate agents or real estate brokers.
By the way, in Washington State, all real estate agents are real estate brokers. Real estate brokerages are officially called “firms.” Brokers in charge of franchises and their offices are called Managing Broker or Designated Broker. [Read more…]
KIRKLAND, Washington (March 6, 2018) – Interest rates are creeping up, inventory is still squeezed, and some feared revised tax laws would have a chilling effect on home sales, but Northwest Multiple Listing Service leaders say the local market remains competitive.
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KIRKLAND, Washington (February 5, 2018) – “The Seattle area real estate market hasn’t skipped a beat with pent-up demand from buyers is stronger than ever,” remarked broker John Deely in reacting to the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The report on January activity shows a slight year-over-year gain in pending sales, a double-digit increase in prices, and continued shortages of inventory.