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LEGISLATIVE DAY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

2025 Legislative Days is scheduled for January 29–30, 2025, at the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, Washington. This two-day event is designed to provide YOU a platform to engage directly with state lawmakers and advocate for real estate-related issues. You'll have the opportunity to participate in discussions, workshops, and networking sessions aimed at fostering effective communication between industry professionals and legislators. Please note that registration closed on January 20, 2025.

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RPAC Victories

In 2023, Washington REALTORS® RPAC led the charge on the passage of unprecedented pro-housing legislation... See the Washington REALTORS® Political Action Committee's Victories!

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RPAC: Advancing Pro-REALTOR® Candidates Since 1969

For over 50 years, the Washington REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has supported and collaborated with lawmakers to advance legislation that positively impacts the real estate industry. From fundraising for campaigns to mobilizing voters to promoting laws, RPAC is a grassroots organization that empowers our members to be agents of change.

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2025 Washington State Legislature Session Preview

Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 elections, the 2025 Washington State Legislative Session will present both opportunities and challenges for real estate and the business community. The biggest opportunities lie in the Legislature’s continuing interest in addressing our state’s housing supply and affordability crisis.

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2025 Legislative Days: Building the Future Together

Get ready, Washington REALTORS®—it’s about time we head to the hill! Join us January 29-30th, 2025, at the Little Creek Casino for Legislative Days, the advocacy event of the year! Registration is live, so secure your spot for this exciting two-day event where your voice can make a difference as we meet with Washington lawmakers to address the challenges REALTORS® and consumers face in today’s market.

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Does Seller Benefit From a Well-Represented Buyer?

Learn about some of the potential impacts to a seller when the buyer is unrepresented.

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Volunteering with Junior Achievement

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 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.

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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?
SubHeading : Legal Hotline
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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