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Ensuring Public Marketing of Residential Housing Opportunities

Over the past 5 years, Washington REALTORS® has focused on making Washington the most consumer-friendly state in which to buy and sell real property. WR has supported a number of bills under that vision. In 2026, we're supporting another bill that will move us closer to this goal. The proposed legislation would require all listings to be marketed publicly and be available to all brokers. If passed, this legislation will promote transparency, fairness, and equal access in the residential real estate market.

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Ensuring Public Marketing of Residential Housing Opportunities

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RE Magazine - Winter 2026 - PDF

The Winter 2026 issue opens with a powerful Presidents' Message, timely market insights on insurance costs and housing affordability, and an inspiring REALTOR® profile of Steve Chung. You’ll also find key takeaways on Hill Day advocacy, the 2026 legislative session, expanding REALTORS® + Housing programs, and how RPAC delivers for buyers and sellers—plus a historic farewell to the final print edition of RE Magazine and new ways to get more value from your membership.

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Washington REALTOR® Profile: Steve Chung

Service, Growth & Steady Leadership — From early hustle to seasoned broker, Steve Chung highlights the value of service, steady learning and leadership in a changing industry.

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Legal Hotline: Non-Refundable Buyer Funds Released To Seller Up Front?

Apr 25, 2022, 13:46 PM
Title : Legal Hotline: Non-Refundable Buyer Funds Released To Seller Up Front?
SubHeading : Legal Hotline
Youtube Url : https://youtube.com/embed/Aox_GEUrQIw
In the current Sellers market, we are seeing Buyers writing huge, non-refundable checks to the Seller that are released to the Seller up front... in this episode of Legal Hotline, Annie Fitzsimmons (Washington REALTOR'S® Legal Hotline Lawyer) goes over the risks and implications of this home-buying strategy.
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