Member Updates

Ignite Leadership event happening october thirtieth at the Museum of Flight in Seattle

Join Us Virtually for Navigating the Hispanic/Latino/a Market and Culture Class

The Hispanic/Latino/a community is playing a big role in shaping the future of real estate in Washington. Join us virtually on October 15 for the Navigating the Hispanic/Latino/a Market and Culture course, designed to help REALTORS® understand the opportunities and responsibilities of working with this diverse demographic. With real-world data and cross-cultural strategies led by Marissa Beach, you’ll leave with 3CE and actionable tips to apply in your business.

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You'll Regret Not Registering for Ignite!

IGNITE, our one-day leadership event taking place on October 30 at the Museum of Flight is just over three weeks away! Don’t miss your chance to hear from electric keynote speaker, Liz Bohannon, and featured speakers Erin Jones, Hartley McGrath, Scott Richard, and more. Your $109 registration includes parking, lunch, all sessions, event materials, and a closing cocktail hour. PLUS - Ignite is a prescribed leadership program for any member who may run for WR office!

As past speaker Tony Lopez said: “Ignite is the kind of event that challenges you to grow and reminds you of the power of leadership and community.”

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Upcoming CE Training Opportunities: Homeownership Services with a Racial Justice Lens

The Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC) and Beneficial State Foundation (BSF) are offering virtual trainings in November & December that are worth 8CE and designed to help housing professionals understand and address systemic inequities in homeownership: Homeownership Services with a Racial Justice Lens. Registrants will learn the historical and current barriers that have impacted BIPOC and low-income communities and strategies to promote equitable access to homeownership across Washington State.

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October DB Mastermind: Housing Trends & Strengthening Your Brokerage

Designed exclusively for Designated Brokers, this event features Steve Bourassa, Director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, who will provide a high-level overview of the 2025 State of the State’s Housing Report, highlighting housing trends, challenges, and opportunities in Washington State. And WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons will lead a discussion on creating and maintaining a strong Office Policies and Procedures Manual.

Happening October 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM, register today to stay confident and informed.

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INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

Train the Trainer: Build Your Skills as a Confident Real Estate Instructor

Step into the next stage of your real estate career with the Train the Trainer Instructor Development Workshop! This two-day, 15.0 CE course happening on November 4-5 is designed to help professionals develop the skills and confidence to teach effectively, engage adult learners, and create meaningful classroom experiences.

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Get Involved in Shaping WR's Future

Time is running out to apply for a 2026 Washington REALTORS® Committee! Serving on a committee is an opportunity to help shape WR’s priorities, collaborate with REALTOR® peers across the state, and build valuable leadership experience.

Only one week left to apply - Committee applications close October 15!

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AS PROMISED!

Today's Virtual Roadshow Presentation is Now Available

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Virtual Roadshow, and to those who attended our in-person sessions across the state. As promised, the slide presentation from today’s event is now available at the link below. We appreciate your engagement and continued commitment as Washington REALTORS® members!

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Did You Know?

There's a Smarter Way to Stay Active

Washington REALTORS® members now have access to the Active&Fit Direct™ Program, making it easier than ever to prioritize your health. With this program, you can enjoy discounted gym memberships and studio classes, personal coaching, and thousands of on-demand workouts, all designed to fit your schedule and lifestyle.

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Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week

Question

One of our brokers is listing an estate property. The broker's wife, and her sister who is the executrix of the estate, are named in the will as beneficiaries of the estate. In this situation, can the listing broker represent a buyer as a limited dual agent as long as broker discloses he is married to a beneficiary of the estate? Or would it be better for broker to avoid limited dual agency by referring any buyers to another broker?

Answer

Limited dual agency always exposes even the most conscientious broker of risk to claims of self-dealing or breach of loyalty to one of the parties. There is a spectrum of risk based on the facts specific to each transaction. The lower end of the spectrum includes a transaction where broker has no prior relationship and no hope of an ongoing relationship with either party. The opposite end of the spectrum, or the highest risk end of the spectrum, is where broker is one of the parties. On either end of the spectrum, the limited dual agency relationship is lawful if properly disclosed and consented but the extraordinary risk posed by potential allegations of self-dealing and breach of loyalty should be intolerable to nearly every agent on the highest risk end of the spectrum.

This fact pattern, where broker's wife is a beneficiary of the estate that is selling the property, is close to the end of the highest risk end of the spectrum. Broker is not the seller but broker's wife stands to gain financially if seller gets more out of the transaction. If challenged, it would likely be difficult for broker to persuade a judge that based on these facts, broker put buyer's interests on par with seller's interests in the transaction. Broker's actual actions may be irrelevant. It is the mere appearance of a preference for seller that puts broker at risk of allegations of wrongdoing.

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