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2024 FORMS REVISIONS

Forms Revisions resources including the new 1A-SWF and 1B-SWF available in fillable formats during the early release period of August 1 – August 14. Forms will be available on Zip Forms as soon as possible (these are not for use with NWMLS listings).

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Forms and Practice Changes Now in Effect

On August 17, 2024, the practice changes following NAR's Proposed Settlement Agreement that would resolve claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions were implemented across the country and Washington state.

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Market Statistics for RE Magazine for Q1 2024

Market Statistics for RE Magazine for Q1 2024 from Runstad Department of Real Estate at the University of Washington.

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New Class! Change is Hard... Unless You're Prepared: Forms and Practice Changes for Summer 2024

You have been through a lot of changes lately, and more change is coming. On August 17, every REALTOR®-owned MLS will cease publishing offers of compensation in the MLS. Moreover, the listing agreements used by brokers who list property in a REALTOR®-owned MLS will change substantially.

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The Impact of the Sheetz Decision in Washington State: By Ezra Hammer and Jamie Howsley

"On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California, which affirmed and expanded on its earlier decisions that limit both the type and scope of exactions (fees and other requirements) that local jurisdictions can seek from new developments."

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Real Estate Commission Vacancy (x2)

The Governor’s Office is seeking applicants to fill two (2) positions on the Washington Real Estate Commission. The current appointments target real estate brokers from Eastern Washington.

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Honoring Juneteenth - A Day of Celebration and Reflection

As we approach Juneteenth, Washington REALTORS® recognizes the significance of this day and the importance of honoring its legacy.

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Legal Hotline: Non-Refundable Buyer Funds Released To Seller Up Front?

Apr 25, 2022, 13:46 PM
Title : Legal Hotline: Non-Refundable Buyer Funds Released To Seller Up Front?
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Youtube Url : https://youtube.com/embed/Aox_GEUrQIw
In the current Sellers market, we are seeing Buyers writing huge, non-refundable checks to the Seller that are released to the Seller up front... in this episode of Legal Hotline, Annie Fitzsimmons (Washington REALTOR'S® Legal Hotline Lawyer) goes over the risks and implications of this home-buying strategy.
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