Member Updates

Virtual Professional Standards Training You Can't Miss!

Take your professionalism to the next level with our 2-day virtual Professional Standards Training on April 16-17th! Led by nationally acclaimed instructor Diane Disbrow of Shore Real Estate Academy, this is one you won't want to miss. Whether you're attending for CE or just sharpening your skills, this training is a must for anyone who upholds the highest standards!

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2025 Washington REALTORS® Mongolia Tour

Would you like to experience the culture, real estate industry, and scenic beauty of Mongolia this June? This is your chance to sign up & attend the 2025 Washington REALTORS® Mongolia Tour!

You can learn more about this opportunity and register here. Please direct any questions to Mark Kitabayashi at mark@windermere.com. Registration deadline is April 15th!

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Volunteer with Junior Achievement This Spring

Whether you're in-classroom or at the JA Education Center, volunteering with Junior Achievement is a rewarding experience where you’ll help students apply financial literacy, career readiness, and leadership skills in a hands-on, real-world setting! If you or your team are interested in volunteering this spring, sign up using the link below.

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Spring Conference Will Be Here Before You Know It!

Join us April 23-25, 2025, at Tulalip Resort Casino for the Washington REALTORS® Spring Conference! This is your opportunity to collaborate with fellow REALTORS®, share ideas, and contribute to the strategic direction of our industry. Register before April 7th to secure early bird pricing!

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Q1 UPDATE

NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit

On Friday March 21st NAR is holding a virtual economic and real estate summit focusing on residential and commercial markets. Register today to stay informed as we head into Q2 of 2025!

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Did You Know?

Washington REALTORS® Can Save Big at The CE Shop!

Don't miss your shot! Washington REALTORS® members can get 40% off ALL continuing education tomorrow, March 19th only! Simply use promo code BBALL at checkout to receive the discount!

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Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week

Question

Listing agreement is signed by Seller and Firm. Seller was unable to get the listing ready on time. Agent continued to stay in contact with the Seller on an occasional basis as the property was being update and prepared to list. Then, the listing broker's FIRM closes and she moves to a new firm prior to the listing going live. Seller decides to list with a listing agent from another firm. Did the first listing agreement expire when: 1) Listing date was not met and no form 18 was done to extend that date; and 2) Firm closed and agent moved to a new firm and no forms were signed to move the listing contract to the new firm?

Answer

There was likely some impact associated with the missed listing date but that problem could have been resolved with an amendment to the listing agreement. Closing the firm, however, was fatal to this listing agreement. It is critical to remember that when seller entered the listing agreement, seller's contract was with the firm and not the listing agent. The firm and seller agreed that listing broker would serve as seller's agent but the seller's contract partner was the firm. The firm closed and cannot perform the terms of the listing agreement. Consequently, seller has no ongoing contractual responsibility to fulfill the contract terms. The seller is not liable to a contract that the RE firm cannot and will not fulfill. The fact that the listing broker moved broker's license to a different firm is of no consequence to this question because seller has no contractual obligations to the listing broker or the new firm.

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