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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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Does Commercial Real Estate Look Appealing?

Then Look to CBA... The Commercial Brokers Association (CBA) has been Washington's premiere source for accurate, timely, locally-researched commercial properties and listings data since 1977.

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4th Annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Report

Discover the profound impact Baby Boomers, including LGBTQ+ trailblazers, have had on real estate with the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Report!

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Legal Hotline: Scam Alert

Jun 6, 2022, 12:44 PM
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There's a new kind of scam to be wary of and Annie Fitzsimmons, WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer, breaks it down for us. This latest scam involves online ads advertising homes for rent that are actually in the process of being sold... getting as far as a lease agreements with tenants, now occupants. Listen in as Annie explains this latest grift and what you can do to help prevent it.
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