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NAR & NWMLS Support Fair Housing with Listing Policies

If you’ve taken a fair housing class, you know there is always the section of class where the instructor says “…and you should avoid use of these words in advertising”

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Junior Achievement Volunteer Opportunities

There are many volunteer opportunities for both in-classroom and JA education center in Auburn this spring and summer, let's show them how Washington REALTORS® can show up & support!

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March is Women's History Month

Join Washington REALTORS® in honoring Women's History Month...

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Antitrust Lawsuit Settlement Postcards

From time to time, some of your former clients will likely receive postcards regarding one of the settled class action lawsuit...

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Clearing-up Recent Legal Hotline Q&A Confusion for NWMLS Members

Two weeks ago, the Legal Hotline Q&A of the week caused some confusion for NWMLS members.

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Honoring Black History Month 2025

Black History Month is an opportunity to highlight the achievements and history of African Americans. Washington REALTORS® commemorates this by recognizing the history, culture, contributions, and positive impact of the Black community in housing.

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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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