Welcome to another episode of The Team’s Playbook with Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons. In this episode, we dive into the legal mechanics of assumed name licenses for real estate teams in Washington State.

Join the discussion as we cover:

* What an assumed name license is and why it matters

* Who can obtain and control an assumed name

* Legal naming restrictions and how to avoid licensing pitfalls

* Office policies that impact team advertising

* The legal risk of misrepresenting MLS statistics and agency roles

Whether you’re starting a team or managing an established one, this episode offers essential legal guidance to help you stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

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Starring:

Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)

Charlie Floberg & Jennifer Hawkins (Managing Brokers at Hawkins-Poe)

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