Member Updates

IGNITE LEADERSHIP October Thirtieth nine am to five pm at the Museum of Flight in Seattle

Ignite 2025: Ideas That Move You Forward

Ignite is one packed day of leadership development and connection! Learn from keynote speaker Liz Bohannon, along with featured speakers Erin Jones, Hartley McGrath, and additional voices to be announced! The program is built to share strategies, perspectives, and strengthen professional networks. Registration is $109 and includes parking, lunch, all sessions, event materials, and a closing cocktail hour.

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Final Roadshow Stops for WR Leadership

This is your last chance to join the Washington REALTORS® leadership team, John Blom, President, Ryan Beckett, President-elect, and Nathan Gorton, CEO, as they make their final stops on Sept. 17th. The roadshow stops are designed to support you by providing practical information, relevant industry updates, and an opportunity to ask questions of both peers and WR leadership openly.

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Refreshments, including coffee, tea, soda, and water, will be provided. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Please direct any questions to Alissa Blanchard here.

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The Power of Member Voices in WR Committees

Washington REALTORS® committees are where collaboration meets impact! Serving on a committee is more than just participation; it’s a chance to grow your leadership skills, strengthen your professional network, and play a direct role in advancing WR’s mission. If you’ve been seeking meaningful ways to contribute and connect, now is the time to get involved!

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From the Attorney General’s Office: Landlord Obligations Under Washington’s Rent Stabilization Law

Washington’s new rent stabilization law (HB 1217), effective May 7, 2025, places limits on rent increases, requires extended notice periods, and adds new rules for leases, deposits, and late fees. These changes directly affect landlords, tenants, and investors, making it essential for REALTORS® to understand how the law impacts rental transactions and property management discussions with clients.

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has issued an informational flyer with detailed requirements, exemptions, and compliance guidance. We encourage you to review the full document to stay informed and prepared.

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HONORING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Navigating the Latino/a/Hispanic Culture for Success

Real estate success isn’t just about numbers; it’s about people. Navigating the Hispanic/Latino/a Market and Culture on October 15th can help you deepen your understanding of this growing demographic’s cultural values, communication styles, and financial influence. Led by experienced REALTOR® and educator Marissa Beach, this 3.0 CE course goes beyond theory, giving you practical skills to support clients with authenticity and care.

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NAR NEWS

Celebrating Washington Representation in NAR’s 2026 Leadership Academy

We’re proud to share that one of our very own Washington REALTORS® has been selected to join the 2026 NAR Leadership Academy. This NAR program inspires and prepares emerging leaders to shape the future of the REALTOR® organization. Please help us celebrate Clark County REALTOR®, Mike Wallin, and the full 2026 NAR Leadership Academy class today!

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Did You Know?

Wellness Can Be Simple for WR Members!

Washington REALTORS® members now have convenient access to the Active&Fit Direct™ Program! This program gets you affordable gym memberships, studio discounts, personal coaching, and thousands of on-demand workouts that are designed to fit your schedule and lifestyle.

This flexible, low-cost benefit puts fitness options at your fingertips so you can stay active on your terms.

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Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week

Question

I wanted to ask you a question regarding the Form 27 and Form 27CIC. Broker represents the buyers. She discovered by calling the HOA that they are a common interest community. Broker sent over the Form 27CIC to be filled out and instead of filling it out they emailed a Form 27 Resale Certificate statement and all the attached documents that were asked for in the P&S. She asked several times if they could also fill out the Form 27CIC but they said what they had was all they needed to send according to their own attorney.

I suggested that she respond to the form and have buyer initial and date if they are comfortable with the statement so at least we have something on file and to take detailed notes for the file of all her efforts to get it filled out. Do you have any other suggestions for next time? The HOA said they would not know how to answer the questions on the Form 27CIC. They are an old fashioned HOA with no professional management company.

Answer

It would seem buyer broker has done all that she can. Her job is to represent the buyers and in that regard, she has advised the buyers that they did not receive the disclosure form they should have received, she has provided them a blank copy of the form they should have received, she has presumably advised buyers that they have the right to terminate the PSA until closing based on seller's delivery of the wrong resale certificate and she has allowed buyer to instruct her as to how they want to proceed. In the mix of all that, BB should have and likely did also advise buyer to seek legal counsel if buyer has any questions about the significance of these events or how buyer should proceed. All of these conversations have been documented for retention in the firm's transaction folder. This is exactly what buyer broker should have done in this situation.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for HOAs to provide the wrong resale certificate. There is a case that was delivered in early May 2025, from the appellate court, however, that addressed liability for HOAs that fail to properly comply with their obligations regarding delivery of a resale certificate. (Parisien v. Eighty South Jackson, docket number 40267-3.) If the failure of an HOA to properly deliver resale certificates results in damages to a buyer or a seller, it is likely that more and more HOAs are going to find themselves defending lawsuits and learning, in a painful way, the importance of complying with the law regarding resale certificates.

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