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Get the Facts 05.21.24

What Happens When You Put 6 Top RE Lawyers in a Room Full of REALTORS®? 

You walk away with clarity on the latest real estate legal issues impacting your clients and your business! It doesn't matter if this is your first or fifth time taking this course, you'll walk away with topical and timely information! Join us on May 30th at the DoubleTree in SeaTac for one of the most anticipated WR events of the year. 7.0 CE hours, lunch, AND parking are included.

Watch here as Annie Fitzsimmons gives an EXCITING message about what to expect from the 2024 Legal Symposium! ▶️

Register Here 

"This is Why I'm a REALTOR®" Consumer Handout 
 
Washington REALTORS® members now have access to a handy flyer to share with clients, showcasing REALTOR® efforts to protect homeowners and buyers. The flyer details legislative successes, including preserving seller disclosure standards, promoting affordable housing, and stopping tax increases that would affect housing affordability. It highlights how REALTORS® have saved clients money, advocated for them during COVID, and worked on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This resource demonstrates the value of REALTOR® membership and the significant impact of their advocacy.

When talking to clients, explain this flyer and tell them, "THIS is why I am a REALTOR®."
Download the Flyer
 
  
REALTORS®, We Need Your Help!
 
Junior Achievement (JA) in Washington is still in need of volunteers to support financial literacy among our youth, specifically at the Auburn campus. Your participation can make a significant impact in our Washington REALTORS® / Junior Achievement partnership!
 
The JA Education Center is located at 1610 Perimeter Road in Auburn, Washington. To sign up, simply click the SIGN UP HERE link on the date of your choice at the link below and follow the prompts. Please note that if you are new to the system, you must first create an account and then sign up for your volunteer experience.
 
Sign-up and Learn More Here

LAST CHANCE TO TAKE THIS SURVEY! 
 The Washington State Real Estate Commission Would Like to Hear From You!  
 

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 contracts. 
 
A 'future listing right purchase contract' means a contract granting an exclusive right to list residential real estate for sale in the future and includes, but is not limited to, any document recorded in the county where the real estate is located relating to the contract including the contract itself, a memorandum concerning the contract, or a deed of trust to secure the terms of the contract. 
 
The survey is anonymous. The information you give will be analyzed to provide recommendations for consumer protections and potential regulations, including potential licensing requirements. The findings will be reported to the state legislature at the end of the year.  

Take the Survey Here

Legal Hotline Q & A of the Week 

05.21.24 Q & A