Enhancing the Value of Your Membership
Member Benefit Presidential Advisory Group Update
Washington REALTORS® is here for you—supporting you with the tools, information, and advocacy you need to thrive in the industry. Over the last few months, a special Member Benefit Presidential Advisory Group (PAG), convened by 2025 WR President John Blom and President-Elect Ryan Beckett, has reviewed several ideas for enhancing the value of your member benefits.
On December 4, 2025, the Executive Committee approved the PAG’s recommendations. Here’s what you’ll see moving forward:
Starting in January 2026, Legal Hotline videos will only be accessible to WR members. The videos will be removed from WR’s public-facing YouTube account and will be moved to a private platform (with improved search features!), housed on the WR website. You’ll still get Annie’s videos delivered to your email inbox each week, but you’ll need to log in to the website to access the full video library.
Forewarn will not be offered as a state-wide member benefit. The PAG discussed the possibility in depth, but ultimately recommended that it not be adopted state-wide, due to concerns around the cost, anticipated adoption rate, and most importantly, potential impact on local associations currently offering Forewarn as a member benefit.
The Realtors®+Housing website will remain open to the public, so it can fully reach its intended audience. Read more about Realtors+Housing in this issue & learn more online at RealtorsPlusHousing.com.
Washington REALTORS® will explore the possibility of creating a custom app to help maintain compliance with text message documentation, offered as a benefit to members, and available for a fee to non-members.
Keep track of all your member benefits at www.warealtor.org.
RE Magazine Winter 2026 Issue
Quick Links to Articles
- Presidents' Message
- Market Statistics — Changes in Insurance Premiums Affecting Housing
- WASHINGTON REALTOR® Profile: Steve Chung
- Why Hill Day Matters — A Conversation with James Fisher
- 2026 Washington State Legislative Session
- REALTORS® + Housing Program Expanding in 2026
- RPAC Did That For Homebuyers & Sellers!
- The Last Print Edition of RE Magazine
- Enhancing the Value of Your Membership