Member Updates

Register for Forms Deep Dive ASAP

Last call to register for Module 1: Form 21 Essentials, What Every Broker Should Know this Thursday!

This is a live 9-module series led by instructors Annie Fitzsimmons, Karene Loman & Sabrina Jones-Schroeder that delivers real-world instruction on Washington’s most-used real estate forms.

The series will run weekly on Zoom, Thursdays at 9:00 AM, from October 1 through December 3, with the first class running 4 hours and the remaining sessions running 3 hours each.

This course was designed for anyone ready to take a deeper dive into contracts and transaction strategy, new and experienced brokers, and even Designated Brokers seeking expanded forms training for their offices (discounted pricing available).

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Keep the Momentum Going: Apply to Serve

Fresh off a productive Fall Conference, now is the time to turn ideas into action.

Washington REALTORS® committee service is an opportunity to help shape the work of the association, grow your leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and bring your perspective to the issues affecting real estate across the state. No prior committee experience is required — just a willingness to contribute.

Applications close October 19, 2026. Assignments will be announced November 30. Members may apply for multiple committees, workgroups, and task forces, though service is limited to one CORE Committee at a time.

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New Buyer Safety Guide

Wrapping up REALTOR® Safety Month...

NAR’s New Consumer Guide: Buyer Safety While Viewing Homes covers key safety steps, including scheduling showings in advance, meeting a new agent at their office, keeping phones charged, asking about pets, watching for property hazards, supervising children, and changing locks and security codes after closing.

Use it to help buyers prepare for safer home tours and reinforce the value of working with a REALTOR®.

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New: 2026 REALTORS® Technology Report

See how REALTORS® are using technology and AI to save time, streamline daily tasks, and support client service.

NAR’s 2026 REALTORS® Technology Report found that 81% of REALTORS® adopt technology to improve efficiency, and 55% say AI has had a positive impact on their business. Among REALTORS® using AI, common uses include writing listing descriptions (75%), creating social media posts (56%), and drafting emails or follow-up communications (52%).

Review the report for current benchmarks and practical insight into how your peers are incorporating technology into their business.

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Did You Know?

A new season is a great time to invest in professional growth...

For two days only, you can save 40% on Continuing Education with promo code NEXT and 50% on Pre-Licensing with code NEXT50 when you visit https://WARealtor.TheCEShop.com.

Whether you're launching a new career or completing your Continuing Education, this is a great opportunity to save before the offer ends.

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Legal Hotline Q&A of the Week

Question

Some of our agents have been asking about getting commissions wired directly from closers. They say that closing companies will wire the agent portion of funds directly to them. My understanding is that this is illegal. Don't proceeds from closing have to go to the firm? And then the firm pays the agent?

Answer

An escrow company may wire commission or compensation funds directly to a broker ONLY if the firm's DB has given the escrow company signed, written instruction, specific to the transaction, instructing escrow to pay funds directly to the broker. If DB gives those signed instructions to escrow, then escrow may pay broker directly. It should be noted that the instructions must be given based on an individual transaction. DB cannot give a generalized instruction that escrow should always pay a named broker's compensation directly to the broker. The instruction specific to each transaction should be retained in the firm's transaction folder for the transaction.

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