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Get the Facts 04.02.24

This Week is Your Last Chance to Register for SBC with Early-Bird Pricing! 
 
Mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting Spring Business Conference experience at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown from Wednesday, April 17th to Friday, April 19th, 2024! From governance meetings to networking opportunities, leadership elections, and the REALTOR® Awards ceremony, we have a packed agenda awaiting you!

Pack a little fun into your conference experience and join us for Fun Night hosted by Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®! Including South Sound waterfront views at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, a surprise opening dance by a mystery performer, green screen photo booth adventures featuring Tacoma Rainiers dugout, and much MUCH more! 

Register now for both the Spring Business Conference AND Fun Night for a complete event experience (tickets sold separately)! Early-bird pricing ends Saturday, April 6th. 

Fun Night Tickets 
Register Here

April is Fair Housing Month! 
 
Observed to commemorate the landmark 1968 Fair Housing Act, this month represents the advancement of equitable opportunities to expand homeownership for all people. To honor this month, WR has gathered helpful and informative resources, including NAR's® toolkit and a poster that you can print and display to promote the REALTOR® commitment to Fair Housing.
   
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Help us Congratulate our 2023 Washington REALTOR® Award Nominees! 
 
Please join us in congratulating our 2023 Washington REALTOR® Award Nominees! Our association is FULL of passionate, dedicated individuals who work hard every day on behalf of their consumers, colleagues, and communities. The work they have done and continue to do to support the association and their individual communities is inspiring; thank you, and congratulations to all!

Award winners will be announced on April 17th, 2024 during our Spring Business Conference. For more information about our nominees and finalists, visit the link below. 

View Nominees 
  
NEW COURSE - REGISTER TODAY! 
 At the Intersection of NAR’s Settlement, Escrow Closings and Residential Lending

Dive deep into the implications of industry changes including NAR's proposed settlement and Agency Law revisions with our brand-new clock-hour class, 'At the Intersection of NAR’s Settlement, Escrow Closings and Residential Lending', led by Annie Fitzsimmons.

The course will feature a panel of industry insiders including an escrow officer, loan officer, and real estate broker. The panel will discuss the challenges of incorporating enormous changes in brokerage practices into a lending and escrow environment that are firmly rooted in old practices. The conversation will include questions from the audience and will focus on the importance of adhering to best practices in the completion of forms, providing good communication, and remaining aware of escrow and lending practices so that you will lay a solid foundation with your purchase agreements, for a successful closing. 

There are several upcoming class dates; select one & register below! 

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NAR L.E.A.D. VISION COURSE
Attention Current & Future Association Leaders!  
 
Join us on April 16th for the NAR L.E.A.D. Vision Course, facilitated by retired WR CEO, Steve Francks! Learn how to create a strong leadership-focused vision, a well-informed strategy, and skills to help you effectively lead a REALTOR® organization. Happening at the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS® office from 9:30AM to 4:00PM with lunch included... Invest in your growth as a leader: register today!

Register Here

There is SO Much to Take Away from Draft Like a Lawyer! 
 
 Clear your calendars April 23rd-24th, 2024 at the Center Place Regional Event Center in Spokane for Draft Like a Lawyer!

Draft Like a Lawyer attendees can expect opportunities for continuous improvement, to stay ahead of the curve, the chance to network and collaborate with their peers, and the potential to earn 16 total CE hours! This class will elevate your expertise and refine your approach to drafting with each iteration. You can NEVER go wrong with Draft Like a Lawyer, register now before it's too late!  

Register Here

Legal Hotline Q & A of the Week 

04.02.24 Q&A