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March 31, 2026 Edition
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Member Updates
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Final Hours of Early Bird Pricing...
Today’s the last day to grab your Spring Conference Early Bird rate—after midnight, prices go up! Don’t miss your chance to save and secure your spot at one of our best events of the year.
Join hundreds of Washington REALTORS® for an unforgettable week packed with networking, education, and useful takeaways. From the general session, six learning breakout sessions, even more committee meetings, engaging guest speakers, and all your favorite signature events; you'll walk away energized and better equipped to thrive in 2026.
Space is limited and special pricing disappears tonight—so act now!
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Secure Your Seat at Draft Like a Lawyer
SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS IN 2026
Filling in blanks is not the same as drafting a contract. Draft Like a Lawyer teaches you how attorneys read contract language, where disputes start, and how better drafting can protect your clients and your income. The perfect next step after the Forms Deep Dive series—join Annie Fitzsimmons for two days of in person education in Sea‑Tac; 8 CE hours are available per day, with lunch and parking included.
Required before taking DLAL 2.0, this path takes you from technical form familiarity to drafting with true confidence.
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Do You Know a Good Neighbor?
Every day, REALTORS® go above and beyond to strengthen their communities; mentoring youth, supporting local housing efforts, or lending a hand wherever it’s needed most. NAR's Good Neighbor Awards program honors these inspiring members who dedicate their time, talent, and resources to making a lasting impact through volunteer service.
If you or someone you know embodies the REALTOR® spirit of giving back, now’s the time to share their story! Each national winner will receive a $10,000 grant for their charity. Apply or nominate a fellow “Good Neighbor" today!
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AI in Real Estate Is Rapidly Changing: Are You Keeping Up?
Artificial intelligence is becoming a useful part of the real estate toolkit, offering new ways to save time, stay organized, and make more informed decisions. This article takes a practical look at how AI is being used in everyday real estate work, from helping with research and client communication to supporting more efficient business planning and services.
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ICYMI! IMPORTANT LEGAL UPDATE
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New State Law: Market All Residential Listings Publicly
On June 11, 2026, the following provision will be added to Washington’s Agency Law:
“A broker may not market the sale or lease of residential real estate to a limited or exclusive group of prospective buyers or brokers, or any combination thereof, unless the real estate is concurrently marketed to the general public and all other brokers, except as reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the owner or occupant. Marketing to the general public does not require an owner to allow access onto the residential real estate or into the residence.”
The Agency Law pamphlet will also be modified to include the following new section:
“Property Must Be Marketed Publicly. Brokers who represent a seller must market residential property to all members of the public and all other brokers and may not market the property to an exclusive group of buyers or brokers only, unless the health or safety of the owner or occupant requires.”
Brokers must deliver the revised pamphlet beginning June 11. Hard copies of the pamphlet should be destroyed on June 10.
The new statutory requirement will be enforced by the Department of Licensing and can form the basis of civil liability should a consumer sue a broker for violation of the law.
With all of that said, REALTORS should find compliance with the law quite manageable.
If a broker is a member of an MLS, broker complies with the law by listing residential property, for sale or lease, in the MLS simultaneously with any other marketing of the property. Listing the property in broker’s MLS should happen before or at the same time that broker discusses availability of the property with potential buyers or tenants, other brokers or promotes availability of the property in any other way. A broker is not restricted from seeking advice from broker’s managing broker regarding the listing or marketing of the property.
MLS policies that allow a delay between marketing and listing should be updated to comply with the law. However, the law controls, even if an unrevised MLS policy is more lenient.
If a property owner believes that the occupant’s health or safety prevents public marketing, property owner should give broker signed, written instructions to that effect. The instructions should not include medical or sensitive information. Broker and firm should retain the instructions in the firm’s transaction folder. Owner instructions claiming an exemption should be rare. If a broker’s listing files indicate a practice of owners instructing broker to claim an exemption, that would likely result in discipline.
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Did You Know?
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When Your Tech Acts Up, We’ve Got You!
When your devices go haywire, the Tech Helpline is your one-stop support line. Whether you’re dealing with slow Wi-Fi, stubborn printers, or mystery error messages, their friendly experts can help you troubleshoot fast.
Save time, skip the stress, and get back to business. Access the Tech Helpline today.
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We Give a &!#% About Your Success
Success in real estate isn't just about working hard—it's about having the right support system in place. Washington REALTORS® is here to provide the tools and resources you need to thrive, no matter where you are in your career. That includes Education & Training, the Legal Hotline, and other Business Tools, all meant to help you work smarter, close stronger, and build a thriving business.
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Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week
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Question
Form 17 question; Section 5B asks, are any of the following included items subject to lease? The propane tank is leased.. Line 164 says ( If yes, please attach a copy of the lease.) If seller has not provided the lease, is the form 17 incomplete? Buyer broker requested a copy during the buyers three day review period and multiple days later, seller has still not provided. We have told the buyer that if it is their desire to terminate they should contact an attorney, in writing. Every single other question is checked.
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Form 17 provides a requirement for seller to make representations and gives buyer a statutory right to rescind if seller fails to meet the requirement. As broker's question illustrates, however, there is a lot of gray area in the interpretation and enforcement of buyer's statutory rights and seller's statutory obligations. The Hotline lawyer cannot anticipate how a court would rule on this question if the matter were litigated.
Broker should be aware, however, that the statewide forms, used properly, resolve this issue through contractual rights that are clear. Form 21 says, in boiler plate language, that seller must pay the lease on any leased fixtures so that buyer takes the fixture free and clear of any lease obligations. Based on that provision, the seller's failure to deliver the propane tank lease is irrelevant because seller is obligated to pay off the lease prior to closing. If seller fails to do so, seller is in breach of contract.
If seller anticipated an inability or unwillingness to pay the lease in full and take clear title to the propane tank, then listing broker should have advised seller to include a Form 22D, checking the box for leased fixtures. That provision alerts buyer that the propane tank is leased and that seller cannot or will not pay off the lease at closing. It requires seller's delivery of the lease for buyer's review and gives buyer the contractual right to terminate if buyer is dissatisfied with the lease or if seller fails to deliver a copy of the lease. Broker should review the PSA to determine if this provision of Form 22D was included in the contract. If so, the contract controls the answer to this question and buyer need not rely on less certain statutory rights. If the provision was not included, then buyer does need to consult buyer's lawyer for assistance in determining buyer's options based on the existing facts.
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The Legal Hotline Lawyer does not represent Washington REALTORS® or its members. The advice contained herein does not constitute legal counsel. To browse through our database of past Q & A’s, visit warealtor.org/legal-hotline. Attorney Annie Fitzsimmons writes the Legal Hotline Question and Answer of the Week. This is a WR members-only benefit so you will be prompted to log in with your M1 number and password. Your Designated Broker is cc’d on Legal Hotline inquiries.
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AI Marketing — Content Creation for Real Estate Professionals
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 (1:00pm-2:00pm) 1.0 Hour Sessions (must attend 3 to earn CE credit)
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Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing - 3.0
Friday, April 10th, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm) 3.0 CE Hours
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Current Issues in WA Residential RE - 3.0
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm) 3.0 CE Hours
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At Home with Diversity - 6.0
April 19-20th, 2026 (9:30am-12:30pm both days) 6.0 CE Hours
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Required Class for WR Executive Committee and DEI Committee Members!
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Best of the Legal Hotline - 3.5
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 (9:00am-12:30pm) 3.5 CE Hours
Adrift Hotel, Long Beach, WA.
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