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Washington REALTORS® episodes

August 13, 2024 Dispelling Rumors: NAR Settlement Update: August 2024
Join Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons, as she dispels a recent rumor circulating around the recent NAR settlement and it's ramifications for REALTOR® members who use independent MLSs like NWMLS.
You can also get the facts straight from NAR by visiting their FAQs site at:
nar.realtor/the-facts/nar-settlement-faqs
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Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
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Legal Hotline Video featuring Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer - The Legal Hotline is a Washington REALTOR® Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members. If you have questions and are a primary member in good standing with Washington REALTORS®, visit www.warealtor.org to contact the Legal Hotline Lawyer. You will need your NRDS ID and password to inquire with the Legal Hotline or search the database.
Copyright © 2024 Washington REALTORS®.
Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024)
before using this video outside of YouTube.
4 min
August 09, 2024 How do I list in a listing in both an NAR MLS and the NWMLS: Legal Hotline: Summer 2024
This week Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons, talks about brokers who are members of NWMLS and an NAR MLS that want to list a listing in both MLSs and how the implementation of the NAR settlement agreement effective August of 2024 will affect this process.
Tune in to stay confident and stay informed.
Don't forget to share with other agents and subscribe!
Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
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Legal Hotline Video featuring Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer - The Legal Hotline is a Washington REALTOR®Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members. If you have questions and are a primary member in good standing with Washington REALTORS®, visit www.warealtor.org to contact the Legal Hotline Lawyer. You will need your NRDS ID and password to inquire with the Legal Hotline or search the database.
Copyright © 2023 Washington REALTORS®.
Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024)
before using this video outside of YouTube.
5 min
August 02, 2024 NEW Form 1A-SWF: Important Forms Update: Legal Hotline: Summer 2024
This week Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons, talks about statewide form changes taking place on August 1, 2024. In this episode, Annie discusses what changes are taking place to Form 1A–SWF and why listing brokers need to update their listing agreements now!
Tune in to stay confident and stay informed.
Don't forget to share with other agents and subscribe!
Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
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Legal Hotline Video featuring Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer - The Legal Hotline is a Washington REALTOR®Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members. If you have questions and are a primary member in good standing with Washington REALTORS®, visit www.warealtor.org to contact the Legal Hotline Lawyer. You will need your NRDS ID and password to inquire with the Legal Hotline or search the database.
Copyright © 2023 Washington REALTORS®.
Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024)
before using this video outside of YouTube.
7 min
August 01, 2024 Thriving Through an Audit: Transaction Folders: DBrief Episode: 13
Imagine you receive notice that your firm is about to be audited by the Department of Licensing. They ask for transaction folders, material correspondence, delegation agreements, assumed name licenses, and more. Are you ready? Is your office prepared to present the requested materials to the DOL? Are they readily accessible? Do you have processes in place to ensure your bases are covered in case DOL receives a complaint? This video series is a must-watch for all Designated Brokers!
We're back again this month with Bill Dutra and Cathy McDonald from the Department of Licensing. They'll be discussing transaction folders with #WRLegalHotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons to explain what the Department of Licensing needs to see in brokerage transaction folders during an audit. This is the second of three DBrief Episodes specifically for Designated Brokers dedicated to DOL audits. Additional episodes with best practices tailored for your firm’s brokers will be released as Friday Video Updates over the next several weeks.
Episode Moderator:
Annie Fitzsimmons
Legal Hotline Lawyer
Washington REALTORS®
Episode Guests:
Bill Dutra
Administrator
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
Cathy McDonald
Audit Supervisor
Centralized Investigations & Audits Unit
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
Think you know what the DOL is looking for in an audit? You might be surprised! Tune in to be prepared.
View past DBrief episodes and more… https://warealtor.org/dbrief
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
DBrief is a Washington REALTOR® Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members.
Copyright © 2024 Washington REALTORS®. Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024) before using this video outside of YouTube.”
15 min
July 26, 2024 Seller Requests Copy of Buyer Brokerage Services Agreement: Legal Hotline: Summer 2024
This week Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons, addresses a question frequently asked by our members via the Legal Hotline. In this episode, Annie discusses whether or not Listing Brokers should be asking for copies of Buyer Agency Agreements and if Buyer Brokers should provide them to Listing Brokers.
Tune in to stay confident and stay informed.
Don't forget to share with other agents and subscribe!
Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
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Legal Hotline Video featuring Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer - The Legal Hotline is a Washington REALTOR®Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members. If you have questions and are a primary member in good standing with Washington REALTORS®, visit www.warealtor.org to contact the Legal Hotline Lawyer. You will need your NRDS ID and password to inquire with the Legal Hotline or search the database.
Copyright © 2023 Washington REALTORS®.
Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024)
before using this video outside of YouTube.
5 min
July 19, 2024 Earnest Money: Thriving Through an Audit: Episode 3
Imagine you receive notice that your firm is about to be audited by the Department of Licensing. You might ask, “What’s that got to do with me? That’s an administrative issue.” It has A LOT to do with you! The procedures and maintenance of your transaction folder are imperative in ensuring your firm thrives through an audit and that you stay out of hot water. We invited Bill Dutra and Cathy McDonald from the Department of Licensing to speak with #WRLegalHotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons to explain what the Department of Licensing specifically looks for during an audit, especially as it pertains to a fully, signed PSA, earnest money, advertising, and more.
In this third episode, the panel discusses issues around earnest Money, and how they can affect a DOL audit of your firm.
Stay tuned each Friday throughout July for a new episode!
Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)
Episode Guests:
Bill Dutra
Administrator
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
Cathy McDonald
Audit Supervisor
Centralized Investigations & Audits Unit
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
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Legal Hotline Video featuring Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer - The Legal Hotline is a Washington REALTOR®Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members. If you have questions and are a primary member in good standing with Washington REALTORS®, visit www.warealtor.org to contact the Legal Hotline Lawyer. You will need your NRDS ID and password to inquire with the Legal Hotline or search the database.
Copyright © 2023 Washington REALTORS®.
Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024)
before using this video outside of YouTube.
18 min
July 12, 2024 The Purchase & Sale Agreement: Thriving Through an Audit: Episode 2
Imagine you receive notice that your firm is about to be audited by the Department of Licensing. You might ask, “What’s that got to do with me? That’s an administrative issue.” It has A LOT to do with you! The procedures and maintenance of your transaction folder is imperative in ensuring your firm thrives through an audit and that you stay out of hot water. We invited Bill Dutra and Cathy McDonald from the Department of Licensing to speak with #WRLegalHotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons to explain what the Department of Licensing specifically looks for during an audit, especially as it pertains to a fully, signed PSA, earnest money, advertising, and more.
In this second episode, the panel discusses Purchase and Sale Agreements, and how they can affect a DOL audit of your firm.
Stay tuned each Friday throughout July for a new episode!
Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)
Episode Guests:
Bill Dutra
Administrator
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
Cathy McDonald
Audit Supervisor
Centralized Investigations & Audits Unit
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
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Legal Hotline Video featuring Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer - The Legal Hotline is a Washington REALTOR®Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members. If you have questions and are a primary member in good standing with Washington REALTORS®, visit www.warealtor.org to contact the Legal Hotline Lawyer. You will need your NRDS ID and password to inquire with the Legal Hotline or search the database.
Copyright © 2023 Washington REALTORS®.
Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024)
before using this video outside of YouTube.
11 min
July 05, 2024 Timely Submission of Documents: Thriving Through an Audit: Episode 1
Imagine you receive notice that your firm is about to be audited by the Department of Licensing. You might ask, “What’s that got to do with me? That’s an administrative issue.” It has A LOT to do with you! The procedures and maintenance of your transaction folder is imperative in ensuring your firm thrives through an audit and that you stay out of hot water. We invited Bill Dutra and Cathy McDonald from the Department of Licensing to speak with #WRLegalHotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons to explain what the Department of Licensing specifically looks for during an audit, especially as it pertains to a fully, signed PSA, earnest money, advertising, and more.
In this first episode, the panel discusses the timely submission of documents, and which documents should be in your firm's transaction folder.
Stay tuned each Friday throughout July for a new episode!
Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)
Episode Guests:
Bill Dutra
Administrator
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
Cathy McDonald
Audit Supervisor
Centralized Investigations & Audits Unit
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
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Legal Hotline Video featuring Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer - The Legal Hotline is a Washington REALTOR®Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members. If you have questions and are a primary member in good standing with Washington REALTORS®, visit www.warealtor.org to contact the Legal Hotline Lawyer. You will need your NRDS ID and password to inquire with the Legal Hotline or search the database.
Copyright © 2023 Washington REALTORS®.
Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024)
before using this video outside of YouTube.
19 min
July 02, 2024 Thriving Through an Audit: Delegation Agreements: DBrief Episode: 12
Imagine you receive notice that your firm is about to be audited by the Department of Licensing. They ask for transaction folders, material correspondence, delegation agreements, assumed name licenses and more. Are you ready? Is your office prepared to present the requested materials to the DOL? Are they readily accessible? Do you have processes in place to ensure your bases are covered in case DOL receives a complaint? This video series is a must-watch for all Designated Brokers!
We invited Bill Dutra and Cathy McDonald from the Department of Licensing to speak with #WRLegalHotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons to explain what the Department of Licensing specifically looks for during an audit. This series will have three DBrief Episodes related to firm practices specifically for Designated Brokers. Additional episodes with best practices tailored for your firm’s brokers will be released as Friday Video Updates over the next several weeks.
Episode Moderator:
Annie Fitzsimmons
Legal Hotline Lawyer
Washington REALTORS®
Episode Guests:
Bill Dutra
Administrator
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
Cathy McDonald
Audit Supervisor
Centralized Investigations & Audits Unit
Business and Professions Division
Department of Licensing
Think you know what the DOL is looking for in an audit? You might be surprised! Tune in to be prepared.
View past DBrief episodes and more… https://warealtor.org/dbrief
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
DBrief is a Washington REALTOR® Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members.
Copyright © 2024 Washington REALTORS®. Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024) before using this video outside of YouTube.”
15 min
June 28, 2024 Buyer Broker Compensation: Operation Evolve: Episode 19
This week we continue with another round of our Operation Evolve series! As we approach the six-month milestone with the new Washington State Agency Law standards, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer, Annie Fitzsimmons, addresses key issues raised by our members via the Legal Hotline. In this episode, Annie discusses Agency law, and why you should never require your sellers to offer buyer compensation.
Tune in to stay confident and stay informed.
Don't forget to share with other agents and subscribe!
Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)
WR's Friday Videos & Legal Hotline are also available as
podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts & SoundCloud!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-realtors/id1617122733
https://soundcloud.com/washington_realtors
For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org
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Legal Hotline Video featuring Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer - The Legal Hotline is a Washington REALTOR®Member-only benefit. These videos are intended for Washington REALTOR® members. If you have questions and are a primary member in good standing with Washington REALTORS®, visit www.warealtor.org to contact the Legal Hotline Lawyer. You will need your NRDS ID and password to inquire with the Legal Hotline or search the database.
Copyright © 2023 Washington REALTORS®.
Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024)
before using this video outside of YouTube.
6 min