Seattle Agent Magazine

In this episode of Brokerage Culture, Seattle Agent Magazine co-founder and co-publisher Anne Hartnett talks to Dean Jones, CEO of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. Realogics Sotheby's International Realty is the largest Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate in the Pacific Northwest with branch offices in downtown Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Kirkland, Madison Park, Downtown Bellevue and Mercer Island. Together, they discuss what's next for the brokerage, as well as how to define success. #seattlerealestate #pugetsoundrealestate #washingtonrealestate #sothebysinternationalrealty https://lnkd.in/gA_Ut6mA

The Puget Sound area’s median home price has increased to $755,000, the second-highest in the U.S., according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. The median home price has increased 8.6% from last year, when it was $695,500. https://lnkd.in/gD_PXQYS

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Broker Nate Short has affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Bain, joining the company’s Bellevue office. Short has 23 years of real estate experience and, most recently, was the designated broker for AGM Real Estate Group LLC. #broker #seattlebrokerage https://lnkd.in/gNUEt9EN

Once listed as one of the most affordable cities in America, Seattle is now suffering from the same shortage of affordable housing that plagues other major metropolitan areas. #seattlerealestate #seattlerenting https://lnkd.in/ge7tzew6

Home sales rose 5.9% year over year across the Northwest region in July, with 6,615 total sales. Meanwhile, inventory increased 37.7%, with 15,122 total active listings that month, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service. #seattlerealestate #washingtonrealestate #nwmls https://lnkd.in/gGqs2uNy

Three Michigan real estate agents filed a class-action lawsuit this week against NAR, claiming the membership requirement to access the MLS is a violation of federal law. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments. #michiganrealestate #MLS #NARSettlement https://lnkd.in/gta5imcC

Leveraging insights from his new book, “You Can’t Scale Chaos: The Veteran Agent’s Guide to Working Smarter and Selling More,” Jonathan H. Lack offers tips for agents to build a robust marketing strategy — particularly as the industry braces for change. #realestatemarketing #NARSettlement https://lnkd.in/gTtYK-kQ

Zillow Group Inc. has promoted Jeremy Wacksman to CEO and appointed him to the firm’s Board of Directors, the company announced this week. Wacksman replaces Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton. #zillow #makingmoves https://lnkd.in/gQaNdQgw

Inventory continues to grow in Seattle amid decreased existing-home sales, according to the latest Housing Scorecard. #seattlerealestate #seattlehousing https://lnkd.in/gD-4HD_W