News & Media

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.

Get the Facts 04.23.24

Get the Facts 04.16.24

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.

Get the Facts 04.09.24

Get the Facts 04.02.24

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.

Get the Facts 03.26.24

New Class Regarding NAR's Proposed Settlement

Dive deep into the implications of industry changes including NAR's proposed settlement and Agency Law revisions with our brand-new clock-hour class, 'At the Intersection of NAR’s Settlement, Escrow Closings and Residential Lending', led by Annie Fitzsimmons.

The Washington State Real Estate Commission Would Like to Hear From You

On behalf of the Commission, the Department of Licensing will be hosting listening sessions to hear thoughts and opinions concerning working as teams including: Teams, Team Names, and Assumed Names.

Get the Facts 03.19.24

Get the Facts 03.12.24

WASHINGTON REALTORS® TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM THE NAR SETTLEMENT

The proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit against the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) was announced Friday, March 15 but the settlement must be approved by the court before it will be final.

National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers

NAR has reached an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. You most likely have inquiries about what this entails, what the next steps are, and how it could impact you.

Help! My Client Received This Postcard

Broker: One of my past clients received a postcard regarding the Burnett vs. NAR class action lawsuit. What should I say to my client?