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2024 Code of Ethics Webinars

Get this important training knocked off your to-do list with one of our upcoming Code of Ethics webinars with Terry Eccles-Pettet! Members can register for just $10 and will earn 3 CE credits (Please note you must have your camera on the duration of the class to earn CE).

Rising to Face New Challenges in the Industry

The real estate landscape has changed dramatically, and we understand the uncertainty many of you are facing. The NAR settlement and new regulatory shifts have left many agents and brokers questioning how best to navigate this new environment. At Washington REALTORS®, we hear your concerns and are fully committed to supporting you through these challenges.

2024 Fall Business Conference Recap

The 2024 Washington REALTORS® Fall Business Conference, held September 18-20 in Kennewick, was an incredibly productive event! Attendees participated in important discussions, including the Member Forum, and our Board of Directors made decisions such as approving the WR's 2025 Strategic Plan, Budget, and Committee Business Plans. Below is a recap of the conference’s key highlights and outcomes.

Supporting the REALTOR® Relief Foundation: Helping Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction across the Southeastern United States, the REALTOR® Relief Foundation (RRF) has been working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected. With widespread devastation across six states—Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee—100 lives have been lost, and millions of families are left struggling with floodwaters, power outages, and lack of access to basic necessities.

Forms and Practice Changes Now in Effect

On August 17, 2024, the practice changes following NAR's Proposed Settlement Agreement that would resolve claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions were implemented across the country and Washington state.

Market Statistics for RE Magazine for Q1 2024

Market Statistics for RE Magazine for Q1 2024 from Runstad Department of Real Estate at the University of Washington.

New Class! Change is Hard... Unless You're Prepared: Forms and Practice Changes for Summer 2024

You have been through a lot of changes lately, and more change is coming. On August 17, every REALTOR®-owned MLS will cease publishing offers of compensation in the MLS. Moreover, the listing agreements used by brokers who list property in a REALTOR®-owned MLS will change substantially.

The Impact of the Sheetz Decision in Washington State: By Ezra Hammer and Jamie Howsley

"On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California, which affirmed and expanded on its earlier decisions that limit both the type and scope of exactions (fees and other requirements) that local jurisdictions can seek from new developments."

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Real Estate Commission Vacancy (x2)

The Governor’s Office is seeking applicants to fill two (2) positions on the Washington Real Estate Commission. The current appointments target real estate brokers from Eastern Washington.

Honoring Juneteenth - A Day of Celebration and Reflection

As we approach Juneteenth, Washington REALTORS® recognizes the significance of this day and the importance of honoring its legacy.

Does Commercial Real Estate Look Appealing?

Then Look to CBA... The Commercial Brokers Association (CBA) has been Washington's premiere source for accurate, timely, locally-researched commercial properties and listings data since 1977.

4th Annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Report

Discover the profound impact Baby Boomers, including LGBTQ+ trailblazers, have had on real estate with the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Report!

The WA State RE Commission Would Like to Hear From You - SSB 5399

​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 listings.

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