In today's Legal Hotline podcast episode, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons and Camden Schutte (DB for Coldwell Banker 360 and 360 Property Management, Whidbey & Fidalgo Islands) kick off a new series called, There's A Form For That! This episode features the pros and cons of Formorm 22S – Septic System Addendum. Be sure to like, share and subscribe!

In today's Legal Hotline video/podcast episode, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons addresses seller financing agreements, and whether a note in deed of trust or a Real Estate Contract is best when dealing with seller financing. Find out what is best for buyers, sellers and which is right for your clients here. Be sure to like, share and subscribe!

In today's Legal Hotline video/podcast episode, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons talks about who can offer a seller financing. The top section of form 22C is the seller financing addendum, and lists the qualifications of who is able under Washington law to offer seller financing. Annie also explains what to do if unable to secure seller financing. Be sure to like, share and subscribe!

In today's Legal Hotline video/podcast episode, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons asks the question, who can engage in short sale negotiations?. A person can engage in a short sale if the total lien against their property is greater than what they can generate from the sale of the property. Washington law dictates that only three types of people can engage in short sale negotiations with a lender, find out who they are on this week's video. Be sure to like, share and subscribe!

WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons explains Broker's role in "Distressed Seller" and "Distressed Home Conveyance" transactions...specifically, why Brokers should never facilitate Distressed Home Conveyances.

In today's Legal Hotline video/podcast episode, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons is following up on discussing lease options. If you haven't already, please listen to the first video in this series before moving on to this video, as Annie details the reasons this is a last resort for seller. In this video, Annie explains the process and forms to create the lease option/purchase and sale agreement. Annie maintains, "No one should become an accidental landlord", but if you have to, do it right.

In today's Legal Hotline video/podcast episode, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons is discussing lease options. Annie details different scenarios for buyers and sellers involving leasing prior to purchasing, and explains why this is not the best option for sellers at this point in the real estate market. Annie maintains, "No one should become an accidental landlord", find out why in this week's video.

Washington REALTORS® Nathan Gorton (Government Affairs Director) and Bill Clarke (Director of Public Policy) talk about our 2023 Legislative Priorities as we enter the new year. The session starts on January 9th, an there are a lot of bills on the hill to cover like Agency Law, Housing Supply, Leasebacks, Condos, and more! Watch/listen to this short episode and then register for WR Legislative Days at warealtor.org to be a part of the conversation.

In today's Legal Hotline video/podcast episode, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons addresses a new twist on wire fraud. We’ve warned you about wire fraud involving earnest money several times before but now fraudsters are waiting until right before closing to change wiring instructions for broker compensation. Find out more here and remember to always confirm wiring details via phone before transfer! Please like, share and subscribe!

International Speaker and Executive Leadership Coach Justin Patton was our keynote speaker at the Ignite Leadership Event in October and he was so fun and engaging that we asked him to come back for a follow-up podcast episode so that ALL our members could enjoy what he had to share. In this conversation between Justin and 2023 WR President Alisha Harrison, he shared his insight on how REALTORS® can best be their authentic selves, establish credibility, and build meaningful, trusting relationships with those in your personal and professional lives. The best part? He gave away tangible, actionable steps to do so! Listen in on this special half-hour bonus episode and be sure to subscribe and share…