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This Isn’t Business as Usual… We Hope to See You in Spokane!

Fall Conference 2025 is headed to Spokane, September 24-26 at the Davenport Grand Hotel, and this year, we’re shaking things up!

Expect new learning sessions, focused committee meetings, and opportunities to connect with fellow REALTORS® from across the state.

Whether you’re a new member, long-time member, or non-member looking to see what we’re all about, this is your chance to learn, network, and add a bit of fun to your business calendar.

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IGNITE 2025

Your Next Big Leadership Opportunity

Ignite is back at Seattle’s Museum of Flight, October 30th! This one-day event is all about building your leadership skills, connecting with other professionals, and finding inspiration to take your next big step. The day will include fast-paced sessions, meaningful discussions, and we'll wrap up with a networking cocktail hour (included with registration). Learn more and sign up today!

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Master the Forms that Power Your Business

Draft Like a Lawyer is a two-day course designed to eliminate confusion and give you drafting confidence! Join us September 3-4 at the Sea-Tac Conference Center to learn from WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the forms system, stronger drafting skills, and up to 16 CE credits! This is practical, high-level training designed with YOU in mind.

REMINDER: This class is a prerequisite to our upcoming Draft Like a Lawyer 2.0 course!

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Why Every Agent Needs a Website

A recent blog by Elizabeth Koneru, director of marketing and engagement for NAR’s top-level domains, explains why it’s crucial for every agent to have their own website. With most home searches starting on Google these days, your digital first impression is everything! Read the full piece to learn more and get tips on how to strengthen your online brand.

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RE MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHT

A Message from Your 2025 Washington REALTORS® President

In case you missed it! In the summer edition of RE Magazine, WR President John Blom shares a message about what makes our association strong: members who advocate, mentor, and uphold the highest standards. From celebrating REALTOR® talent to standing together on key issues, his words are a reminder of the impact we make when we engage.

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The Tech Helpline is here to help you through it all! As a Washington REALTOR® member, you get complete access to friendly tech support for hundreds of common issues. Don’t waste time troubleshooting alone; call the Tech Helpline and get back to business!

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Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week

Question

Our listing. Mutual acceptance with 5 days to make loan application. Buyer made application with lender who had given a prequalification letter. Twelve days after mutual acceptance, a low appraisal is received. Buyer had changed lenders and applied to that company, still within the 5 day window following mutual acceptance. Does seller have a case to say buyer that waived the financing contingency based on buyer's change of lender without approval of seller. First lender had already sent disclosure documents.

Answer

No. Unless seller and listing broker created a special provision in the PSA obligating buyer to use the lender who authored the pre-approval letter, then buyer was free to make loan application with any lender of buyer's choosing, so long as application was made within five days following mutual acceptance. It appears that happened in this transaction. With that, there is nothing provided in the facts indicating that buyer waived buyer's financing contingency. Nothing in the boilerplate language of the statewide forms obligates a buyer to use the lender who drafted the buyer's pre-approval letter.

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