Welcome to 'DBrief', a tailored video series for Washington REALTORS® Designated Broker/Owners and Managing Brokers. Recognizing the ever-changing realm of real estate and the distinct challenges you navigate, this series is an integral part of the Washington REALTORS® strategic plan. Here, we deliver key updates and insights, complementing our regular communication to our 22,000+ community. With 'DBrief', our DBs and real estate leadership can stay informed and lead with assurance.
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Help! My Client Received This Postcard
Broker: One of my past clients received a postcard regarding the Burnett vs. NAR class action lawsuit. What should I say to my client?
DBrief Episode 06: Agency Substitutions and Team Scenarios
There are significant legal changes impacting real estate transactions: the mandatory naming of brokers in brokerage service agreements. Annie Fitzsimmons delves into which forms to use when handling broker absences and asks for feedback regarding team scenarios.
DBrief Episode 05: Listing Brokers and Real Estate Agency Law Changes
DBrief Episode 05 is out and in this episode, Annie Fitzsimmons, your Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer, addresses how listing brokers should approach conversations around the 2024 Agency Law Changes...
DBrief Episode 04: Navigating Risk Reducation with the Code of Ethics
In this episode, we delve into the topic of risk reduction in the real estate industry, featuring two distinguished guests, Bobby Petrone Chipman, Principle Managing Broker with John L. Scott and certified Code of Ethics Instructor and Michael Orbino, a Managing Broker at Compass and the Chair of NAR’s Professional Standards Forum. They discuss the importance of the Code of Ethics in mitigating risks, share insights into current market trends, and explore ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies.
DBrief Episode 03: After the Verdict...Webinar Recording and FAQ
This information is crucial to your understanding of Agency Law changes taking place January 1, 2024. In case you missed it...
DBrief Webinar: After the Verdict... Succeeding in the New Real Estate World
This is a time of rapid change in our industry, requiring calm and well-reasoned decision-making. Good decision-making requires a clear understanding of the facts, challenges, and opportunities.
DBrief Episode 02: New Real Estate Brokerage Services Agreement Standards
Welcome to the second installment of our DBrief video series, specifically tailored for Designated Brokers, Managing Brokers, and our Broker-owner community. This episode aims to address real estate brokerage service agreements, at topic that's becoming increasingly relevant as January 1st approaches.
DBrief Episode 01: Communicating REALTOR® Value to Your Brokers
Washington REALTORS® introduces "DBrief," a video series tailored to Designated Broker/Owner & Managing Brokers. The purpose of this series is to ensure that our Designated Brokers and Owners stay well-informed and receive continuous support from the association.