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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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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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Webinar Announced! Residential Insurance Issues Impacting Homeowners & REALTORS®

Learn what’s driving these changes and what to expect going forward. Experts from the Office of Insurance Commissioner, the National Association of REALTORS®, and the insurance industry will provide updates and answer questions. This webinar is critical for REALTORS® looking to stay informed and for homeowners facing insurance difficulties.

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November is a time to recognize and honor the diverse traditions, cultures, and invaluable contributions of Native Americans. Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian or Alaska Native Heritage Month, has been officially observed since 1990, recognizing the remarkable contributions of Indigenous peoples.

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2024 Code of Ethics Webinars

Get this important training knocked off your to-do list with one of our upcoming Code of Ethics webinars with Terry Eccles-Pettet! Members can register for just $10 and will earn 3 CE credits (Please note you must have your camera on the duration of the class to earn CE).

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Rising to Face New Challenges in the Industry

The real estate landscape has changed dramatically, and we understand the uncertainty many of you are facing. The NAR settlement and new regulatory shifts have left many agents and brokers questioning how best to navigate this new environment. At Washington REALTORS®, we hear your concerns and are fully committed to supporting you through these challenges.

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2024 Fall Business Conference Recap

The 2024 Washington REALTORS® Fall Business Conference, held September 18-20 in Kennewick, was an incredibly productive 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. Below is a recap of the conference’s key highlights and outcomes.

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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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