Member Updates

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

Final Hours to Register!

Don’t miss your chance to attend Navigating the Hispanic/Latino/a Market and Culture class happening tomorrow, October 15! This virtual course will help REALTORS® understand the growing impact of the Hispanic/Latino/a community on Washington’s housing market. Led by Marissa Beach, you’ll gain real-world insights, cross-cultural strategies, and earn 3 CE credits you can apply immediately in your business.

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Last Chance to Apply to Serve on a 2026 WR Committee!

Tomorrow is your last chance to apply for a 2026 Washington REALTORS® Committee! Committee service is your opportunity to make an impact on WR’s direction, collaborate with REALTOR® leaders statewide, and grow your leadership experience.

Applications close tomorrow, October 15. Don't wait!

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Get to Know the Speakers of Ignite 2025

This year’s Ignite lineup features keynote Liz Bohannon and featured speakers Erin Jones, Hartley McGrath, and Scott Richard, each bringing unique expertise on leadership, inclusion, emotional intelligence, and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top thought leaders while connecting with peers in a fast-paced, high-energy day, including lunch, materials, parking, and a closing cocktail hour.

Read full speaker bios, session details, and secure your spot here today!

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Don't Miss Next Week's DB Mastermind

The upcoming DB Mastermind on October 21 at 11:00 AM will feature Steve Bourassa, Director of the WA Center for Real Estate Research, with a high-level overview of the 2025 State of the State’s Housing Report, highlighting Washington’s housing trends, challenges, and opportunities. Then, Annie Fitzsimmons joins employment law lawyer Griffin Fitzsimmons to discuss the importance of a strong "Office Policies and Procedures Manual" for managing office expectations and protecting your firm.

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INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

Build Your Confidence in the Classroom with Train the Trainer

Register for Train the Trainer, a two-day, 15.0 clock-hour course led by fellow REALTOR® and educator, Terry Eccles-Pettet! You’ll gain the skills to teach with confidence and impact, engage learners, organize content effectively, and deliver presentations that leave a lasting impression. Reserve your spot and take your instruction skills to the next level!

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Landmark Housing Legislation Passes in Senate

The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act has passed the Senate, advancing policy changes that encourage new home construction, expand homeownership opportunities, and authorize disaster recovery efforts. Read the full NAR article to learn more about how this legislation may impact communities and REALTORS®.

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Did You Know?

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Because Your Business, Your Voice, and Your Integrity Matter

At Washington REALTORS®, we have always seen ourselves as more than just an industry group. We see ourselves as champions for our members. Because we know what it takes to thrive in this business. We know the dedication, the long hours, and the deep responsibility that comes with helping people find their way home. That's why we say, "We Give a &!#%" Because we do.

Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week

Question

When I am the BB, using the 22Q in my buyer's offer because my buyer has a pending sale but the pending sale has a home sale contingency, how would I determine a closing date? We are talking about my buyer making an offer on a home, while his home is currently pending, contingent on the sale of his buyer's home.

Answer

Broker's question is a good one and recognizes that when broker is using Form 22Q, the closing date of the transaction will be the date of closing identified on the face of Form 21 rather than by a calculation based on the closing date of the pending sale. For that reason, buyer and buyer broker should consider the latest possible closing date for buyer's pending sale based on the time remaining on buyer's buyer's home sale contingency plus 45 days for closing of a sale once buyer's buyer is found, and probably a few extra days for wiggle room.

Depending on the time remaining on buyer's home sale contingency, that could create a long closing period so buyer broker should be prepared to explain the length of the closing period to listing broker and a willingness on buyer's part to negotiate an earlier closing date if buyer's pending sale closes sooner. Moreover, buyer must recognize that if seller agrees to the closing date proposed in buyer's offer and then buyer's home sale closes much sooner, seller cannot be obligated to advance the closing date so there could be a gap of time between when buyer's home sale closes and buyer's purchase of seller's home closes.

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