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Get the Facts 03.05.24

Draft Like a Lawyer Seats are Filling up Fast!
 
Join us April 23rd - 24th, 2024 at the Center Place Regional Event Center in Spokane for Draft Like a Lawyer!

This two-day in-person course is designed to teach you the necessary drafting skills and integrated use of the most popular statewide forms! Not only will you improve your drafting skills, but you'll also earn 16CE credits as you learn about real estate forms and how to use them in your business. Additionally, the course allows you to catch up on high-demand topics taught by Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons!

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Second Century Ventures Opens Applications for 2024 REACH Commercial Program
 
NAR's REACH Commercial program aims to scale the most promising new technology companies in real estate including brokerage, developer, housing, and financial solutions. Program participants receive premier access to things like mentorship from real estate, venture capital and technology sector leaders, education on how to navigate the trillion-dollar global property industry from top experts, exclusive opportunities at the most impactful conferences, trade shows, networking events, and much more!

Applications for the 2024 REACH Commercial program will be accepted through April 15, 2024.    

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March is Women's History Month 
 
Women's History Month is a time to acknowledge the important contributions of women in shaping the real estate industry. From shattering glass ceilings to charting new territories, women have continuously propelled the field forward! Take, for instance, the trailblazing Corinne Simpson of Seattle, who made history in 1910 as the FIRST-ever woman to join NAR®! Despite encountering obstacles, her resilience and determination paved the way for generations of women in real estate... Read more about Corinne and Women's History Month at the link below. 

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Register for SBC Before April 6th to Get Early-Bird Pricing! 
 
Mark your calendars and get ready for an eventful conference experience at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown from Wednesday, April 17th to Friday, April 19th, 2024! 

Be a part of your association! Join us for governance and committee meetings that help elevate real estate. Plus, enjoy networking opportunities, our annual leadership elections, and the REALTOR® Awards ceremony, where we'll honor outstanding achievements within our community. We look forward to seeing you at this event! Register today for discounted pricing.
 
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Struggling to Navigate the Latest Agency Law Changes? Register for Operation Evolve 2.0!
 
The revised Agency Law took effect January 1, 2024, and changed existing law, practices and forms within the Washington real estate industry. The changes were dramatic and impacted substantially, the way that brokers engage with consumers, how brokers are compensated, how brokers memorialize compensation agreements, and how consumers view the industry and their involvement in residential and commercial real estate transactions. 

Take this course and expect to learn more about why the evolution is necessary, what forms changed & how to use them to reach consumer goals, create transparency for consumers, and examine real-life scenarios while practicing writing and reviewing offers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! 

Register for one of our upcoming classes: 

Thursday March 21, 2024 (9:30 AM to 1:00 PM)
Tuesday May 7, 2024 (9:30AM to 1:00PM)


Legal Hotline Q & A of the Week 

03.05.24 Q & A