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Get the Facts 2.25.25

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Register for Washington REALTORS® 2025 Spring Conference!  

Join us April 23-25 at Tulalip Resort Casino for the Washington REALTORS® Spring Conference—an event for REALTORS® looking to collaborate, connect, and prepare for the future. This conference is your opportunity to engage with peers, participate in important discussions, and contribute to the direction of Washington REALTORS®.
 
Early bird pricing is available through April 7th! Don’t wait—secure your spot and be part of the conversations shaping our profession. 

Register Here

Antitrust Lawsuit Settlement Postcards 

From time to time, some of your former clients will likely receive postcards regarding one of the settled class action lawsuits. The postcard (or email) will notify the recipient that they may be eligible as class members in one of the settled antitrust lawsuits discussed within the industry in recent years. Your former client may reach out to you for more information or even advice as to how to proceed. Read what WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons would advise at the link below…

READ FULL ANNOUNCEMENT HERE

REALTORS RELIEF FOUNDATION
Let's Rally Together to Support Southern Communities in Need

Communities in Southern states are experiencing widespread flooding and devastation: it's time to rally together to show our support, Washington REALTORS®. 

Donate to the RRF by texting TEAMRRF2025 to 71777. Every dollar received goes directly to those impacted. You can learn more about the RRF and its impact in Washington here.
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Clearing-up Recent Legal Hotline Q&A Confusion for NWMLS Members

Two weeks ago, the Legal Hotline Q&A of the week caused some  confusion for NWMLS members. The Q&A is linked below and considers the issue from the buyer broker’s perspective. For listings in NWMLS, provisions in the listing agreement and NWMLS Rules address the role of the seller and listing broker in this scenario. If you are a NWMLS member and have questions about this, reach out to NWMLS. 

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black First-Time Homebuyers on the Rise

A new Zillow report highlights a promising trend - Black first-time homebuyers are increasing, making up 62% of Black home purchases in 2024. This article examines affordability challenges, income disparities, and programs that support Black homeownership.

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Did You Know?

Your WR CE Certificates are Available at Your Fingertips!  

That's right, once you take a class with us, follow these quick & easy directions to access your certificate of completion!
 
For WR Members: How to Download Your Certificate
Login to your WR portal account here. Hover over the Events tab, then click "My Classes". Find your class, and click on the Certificate icon to print or download it. Wait for the download to complete, and that's it! 

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Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week 

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#ICYMI...FRIDAY VIDEO

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