Member Updates

REALTORS® Give Back: Volunteer Days Start Soon!

NAR’s REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors Volunteer Days are May 30 – June 7—an opportunity to showcase the impact REALTORS® make in their communities. Get involved, give back, and help highlight the meaningful work happening across Washington.

Be sure to tag us on social media or share your projects via email to info@warealtor.org so we can amplify your voice and celebrate your impact.

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Leading Forward: You Are the Key

A Message from Your 2026 President: RE Magazine Feature

In the Spring 2026 Edition of RE Magazine, 2026 President Ryan Beckett sets the tone for the rest of the year ahead—focused on leadership, momentum, and the impact REALTORS® make across Washington.

As the market evolves, his message highlights the importance of staying engaged, adaptable, and committed to growth while continuing to strengthen communities and guide clients through important decisions. It’s a powerful reminder that your role is key in shaping the future of housing.

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Prioritize Your Well-Being This Mental Health Awareness Month

Real estate is demanding—and your mental wellness matters. Take care of it.

NAR’s Mental Wellness Resources for REALTORS® offers tools to help you manage stress, build resilience, and stay at your best, including webinars, articles, telehealth access, and a curated eBook library. Explore these resources to support both your personal well-being and long-term success in the business.

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Help Clients Navigate Common Deal Breakers

NAR’s latest consumer guide highlights the most common reasons transactions fall apart—from financing issues to appraisal gaps—and how to proactively address them. Use this resource to better prepare your clients, set expectations early, and keep deals on track with practical solutions and REALTOR®-led guidance.

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What Brokerages Must Know to Leverage AI

A new Real Estate News Today report highlights how brokerages can stay competitive in an AI-driven market.

Key takeaways:

Prioritize data ownership and governance
Move beyond one-off tools to integrated systems
Keep core functions—like agent coaching and client relationships—human-led.

The goal isn’t just adopting AI, but using it to streamline operations and elevate the value you deliver to clients.

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Did You Know?

You Can Save on CE at The CE Shop!

For two days only, save 50% on Pre-Licensing with code COUNT50 and 40% on Continuing Education with code COUNT through The CE Shop!

It’s a simple way to invest in your growth with flexible, industry-leading online courses built for busy REALTORS®. Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity—offer valid May 27–28.

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We Give a &!#% About Integrity

Being a Washington REALTOR® isn't just about closing deals—it's about upholding a standard of professionalism that sets us apart in the industry. Our commitment to ethics ensures that every transaction is built on trust, transparency, and fairness.

REALTORS® don't cut corners. We set the bar. And we hold the line.

Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week

Question

I have a broker who would love to use the words "real estate" after her name (Mary Doe Real Estate), in addition to our firm name being equally visible. To me the use of "real estate" is a clear violation of DOL guidelines, however many examples of such usage can easily be found on social media, email addresses etc. If the firm name is equally prevalent with "Mary Doe Real Estate" would that satisfy DOL in your opinion?

Answer

Broker is correct. Use of the words "real estate" in this context directly violates Department of Licensing rules.

The Washington Administrative Code address this question directly. WAC 308-124B-210 says: "Brokers and managing brokers advertising using a name, title, or brand without obtaining an assumed name license must:

(a). Always use and display the firm's licensed name or the firm's licensed assumed name in a clear and conspicuous manner in conjunction with the use of such name, title, or brand.

(b). Not use a name, title, or brand which suggests a legal entity separate and distinct from the firm, such as "Inc.," "LLC," "LLP," "Corp.," "firm," or "company."

(c). Not use name, title, or brand commonly understood to reference a firm or an office, such as "realty," "realtors," "firm," or "real estate.

(d). Receive advance written approval from the firm's designated broker to use an unlicensed title or brand.

If the Department of Licensing is aware of the improper use of an advertising name, it is the Hotline lawyer's understanding that the Department will take action to stop the improper use.

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