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Wildfire Q&A: Navigating Contract Delays and Form 22FM

As wildfires continue to impact communities across our state, many REALTORS® are navigating delayed inspections, insurance binders, appraisals, financing timelines, and other transaction challenges. This Legal Hotline Q&A addresses how an “act of God” may affect contract performance, when Form 22FM may be useful in new transactions, and why existing agreements may instead require a more specific addendum.

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As of June 11, 2026, Washington’s new public marketing requirement is officially in place—marking a major shift for our industry. Washington REALTORS® leaders are participating in the public discussion.

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Seller Offers More Compensation Than Buyer Broker is Owed: Legal Hotline: Summer 2024

Oct 8, 2024, 10:06 AM
Title : Seller Offers More Compensation Than Buyer Broker is Owed: Legal Hotline: Summer 2024
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Youtube Url : https://www.youtube.com/embed/H4wmVjiURGw?si=2jIb7v5NebPDkr9O
This week Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons, discusses the newly revised Form 21, Paragraph 17, the Addendum for Buyer Credit, and what to do when a seller offers more compensation than Buyer Broker is owed. Annie also provides some best practices in this situation so that listing brokers can ensure sellers aren’t paying more compensation than expected.
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