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Get the Facts 10.01.24

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

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, communities across six states face massive devastation. Washington REALTORS® recently donated $25,000 to the REALTOR® Relief Foundation (RRF)—and more help is needed. 

State and local REALTOR® associations, like Florida, Georgia, and NC REALTORS®, are stepping up with disaster relief funds and local efforts. Northeast Tennessee REALTORS® have opened their office to collect supplies for flood victims.

We urge you to make a personal donation to the RRF. Washington homeowners have benefited from RRF aid before—now is our chance to pay it forward. 100% of donations go to relief, and you can designate funds for Hurricane Helene through October 11.

To donate, visit https://payment.apps.realtor/RRF/, text HeleneRelief24 to 71777, or scan the QR code above.
 
Learn more about what you can do to help here. 

Washington REALTORS® 2025 Legislative Preview

Tune in as WR's Government Affairs Director, Mary Hull-Drury, and our 2024 Washington REALTORS® president, Jeff Smart, provide a legislative preview for the 2025 session. Learn about the association’s legislative goals, challenges, and opportunities in the upcoming session and get the inside scoop on our legislative agenda for 2025.
 
If you'd like more information about our legislative priorities or have a question for our government affairs team, visit our Government Affairs page here. 

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A Successful 2024 Fall Business Conference 

The 2024 Washington REALTORS® Fall Business Conference, held September 18-20 in Kennewick, was an extremely successful 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.
 
Read the full recap of the conference’s highlights and outcomes here! 

Try Something New and Exciting in 2025: Apply to Serve on a WR Committee!

 Submit your application NOW through October 15th to be considered! Committee members are an important piece of Washington REALTORS®' success, and many gain lifelong friendships, valuable referrals, leadership experience, and more! 
 
You never know where committee work could take you: apply today! 

Don't Miss DLAL in Tukwila this November! 

 Join us November 4th - 5th, 2024 at Hotel Interurban in Tukwila for Draft Like a Lawyer!
 
It's that time again, REALTORS®! This two-day 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.
 
The course also allows you to catch up on high-demand topics taught by Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons! Register ASAP to secure your spot. 

Registration closed. 

Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week 

10.01.24 Q&A