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LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO

Hours Tracking and Text Screenshot Requirements

Today's Legal Hotline video addresses a recent broker concern: are new office policies like tracking work hours or submitting text message screenshots actually mandatory? 

Tune in as Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons, explains that while these practices may feel new, they are often rooted in existing Washington State legal requirements. She also clarifies what qualifies as “material correspondence” and why proper documentation—including text messages—is essential for compliance.

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Legal Hotline videos will now be hosted on a new video platform, inside the Washington REALTORS® website. This new system ensures only current WR members have access to this valuable member benefit. 
 
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