Member Updates

Listen to Sound Practices, a Washington REALTORS® Podcast

Washington REALTORS® has a brand-new podcast, thanks to the efforts of the WR Communications Committee and member volunteers who have lent their voices to important conversations impacting the real estate industry in Washington. They’ve been working hard behind the scenes for the past few months, and the first episode is now live!

Sound Practices, Episode 1: Raising the Industry Standard is now available on all major podcast platforms

Each month, tune in to hear members across the state discuss big picture topics like the impact of AI, market trends, business best practices, and more.

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Forms Deep Dive

Training That Keeps Pace With Your Business

Brokers need training that is practical, efficient, and worth the time.

Forms Deep Dive delivers exactly that, with a live virtual format that makes it easy to build stronger forms knowledge without stepping away from your business for long.

With options to attend the full 9-part series or individual modules, plenty of CE credit, and classes available weekly on Thursdays at 9 a.m., from October 1 through December 3, this is a smart way to invest in your professional development on your own terms.

Wondering if you should attend?

This series is perfect for:

Anyone ready to take a deeper dive into contracts, addenda, and transaction strategy.
New and experienced brokers wanting to strengthen their understanding of statewide forms.
Designated Brokers (DBs) seeking expanded forms training for their offices (discounted pricing available).

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The Door Is Open. Will You Walk Through It?

Washington REALTORS® committees shape the direction of our association, and committee service shapes you.

Whether you're a new broker or years into your career, this is where relationships turn into referral networks, ideas turn into policy, and members turn into leaders.

Applications for 2027 committee service are open now. Never served before? You don't need years of experience, just a willingness to show up. Committee work is one of the most direct ways to build your network, sharpen your leadership skills, and have a voice in where Washington REALTORS® goes next.

Applications close October 19, 2026, with assignments announced November 30.

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NEW NAR Consumer Guide: Fraud Red Flags

Most real estate transactions happen safely, but fraud is growing more sophisticated, including scams that use AI to impersonate the people you trust in a deal. These red flags can appear at any stage of a transaction and aren't always obvious: unusual sale channels, suspicious requests for passwords or wire details, last-minute changes to wire instructions, and unauthorized title changes, among others.

If something feels off, stop, verify, and act. NAR's latest consumer guide breaks down the key warning signs and what to do next.

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REALTOR® Safety Month

Stay Educated. Stay Engaged. Stay Safe.

September is REALTOR® Safety Month. Get involved with NAR's free webinar, Cybersecurity in the Age of AI, on Sept. 29 at 1 PM CT.

Hear from NAR experts Mike Woodward and Sebastian Drywa, along with SKLUT.io founder Joshua Sklüt, as they explore how AI-driven cyber and physical security can help protect MLS infrastructure, property data and the increasingly automated real estate ecosystem.

Register now to learn how organizations can strengthen security, trust and resilience in the age of AI.

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RE Magazine Feature

Designation Spotlight: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) Featuring Michelle Himlie

Professional growth starts with a commitment to excellence.

For Michelle Himlie, CRS® of Windermere Real Estate/Himlie Realty Inc., earning the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) designation was about more than adding credentials—it was about building confidence, expanding her expertise and better serving her clients.

Michelle credits the designation with strengthening her knowledge, enhancing her ability to communicate her value and connecting her to an exclusive referral network. Her journey began with the encouragement of a mentor, who challenged her as a new agent to pursue the CRS® designation. Years later, achieving that goal became a meaningful milestone that reflected her dedication to professional growth.

As Michelle puts it, being a REALTOR® means voluntarily committing to a higher standard through the Code of Ethics and helping people access housing with professionalism and integrity.

Thinking about earning your CRS® designation? Michelle recommends exploring the educational opportunities available through the Residential Real Estate Council and taking advantage of the classes designed to help you succeed.

Read more in the latest issue of RE Magazine →

Did You Know?

You Don't Need to Stress over Broken Tech...

From stubborn Adobe errors and antivirus notices, email issues, printer problems, the Tech Helpline has your back! As a Washington REALTOR® member, you get complete access to friendly tech support for hundreds of common issues. Don’t waste time troubleshooting alone—call the Tech Helpline and get back to business.

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Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week

Question

In Form 35, Paragraph 4b, Seller has not checked any of the boxes regarding delivery of the inspection report. Mutual Acceptance is achieved. After Buyer's home inspection and within Buyer's 5-day contingency period, Buyer delivers Form 35R, disapproving the inspection and terminating. After delivery of 35R, Listing Agent delivers Form 35C requesting a copy of the inspection report. What is Buyer's obligation at this point? Does Seller's option to deliver F35C and request the inspection report survive termination of the Agreement?

Answer

No. When buyer terminated the purchase agreement, buyer terminated seller's contractual right to demand delivery of the inspection report. Because the PSA was terminated prior to seller consenting to receive the report, buyer has no obligation to deliver the report.

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