“Do you think Brokers know how
Excited I am about Teaching Core Class”
Natalie is teaching LIVE the required CORE CURRICULUM
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 17TH from 9am til noon…. tomorrow!!
It is open to all members of the Northwest Independent Brokers Association. Registration ends Wed late afternoon.
I promise it won’t be boring. If you have been in one of my classes… You know! I used to have my own stand up comedy show! Mark your calendar and register to get a seat! Its one of your few opportunities to take the class AND laugh! Believe me, I don’t laugh at the boring Dept of Licensing meetings trying to keep up with the current issues!
Natalie will be teaching at the Ridgewood Corporate Center at 150 120th Ave NE, Bellevue 98005. Definitely register by paying at the link below.
Tuition is ONLY $35.
Here’s the link to pay and register for the class. Sooooo… are you coming to class? Questions email Natalie! clockhours at gmail
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DKZJB2X5ZQNNN
Stay within the Legal guidelines for Advertising
Just open a home magazine, go to a broker’s website, or scroll through Facebook and there are violations of license law! Really… You do NOT want to be on the DOL list of investigations! It is one of the most common investigations! Some examples include:
· Your legal FIRM name must be on ALL ads, emails, signs, websites. An email, name@firmname.com, does not legally identify the FIRM name. The FIRM name must be “clear and conspicuous.” The firm logo is not required by DOL.
· A Team Name on any advertising must also include the FIRM name unless your FIRM (not the Team) has applied for your Team Name as an Assumed Name.
· Your FIRM name must be identified “within one click” on online. How many times does a consumer have to search to find the FIRM?
Worst case, a consumer OR another broker could make a complaint to the DOL. It would be more fun to have a root canal!
Questions most often marked Wrong on Classes!
LISTING AGREEMENT IS BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT Most of the brokers taking the Core Curriculum do not seem to know that the Listing Agreement IS a Brokerage Services Agreement! The BSA must be signed by the seller “as soon as reasonably practicable.” Property management agreements and leases are also Brokerage services agreements.
TERMINATING BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT Either party can terminate a brokerage services agreement at any time. It should be in writing to be enforceable and there may be consequences like the tail provision or costs or that incurred.
POCKET LISTINGS LAW Washington State enacted a law effective in June 2026 that prohibits “pocket listings.” A paragraph was also added to the Agency Law Pamphlet. That means that if you advertise properties that are listed on your website, it would be unwise to have “pocket listings” that are not offered on the NWMLS also on that website. Contact your Designated Broker.
INSPECTION REPORT The Buyer is NOT supposed to give the seller the inspection report without the seller’s written permission.
FAIR HOUSING AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION The Federal Fair housing Act applies basically to Housing. the WA Law Against Discrimination is broader and includes housing, land, commercial transactions to name a few. The protected classes in WA include Race/Color, Religion (even uncommon or unexpected religions), Sex (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity), Age, Marital Status, Familial Status, Disability, Military and Veteran Status, Use of Service Animal or trained dog guide, HIV/AIDS and HepC, State employee or health care whistleblower, and Consumer/ credit history. Many broker are not aware of some of these protected classes.
It would be wise to not repeat anything you hear or assume things about people in the military, an uncommon religion, or have hijabs, turbans, yarmulkes, uncut hair, beards, or dreadlocks, or assumption about people’s habits from another country.
Do not ask prospective clients about their religious beliefs, their marital status or even their hair.
The Legal Edge 15 clockhours includes Core!
This class is the most updated legal continuing education class available! No class compares to the information you will learn by reading and answering the questions to complete the class.
This class includes the newest Core Curriculum 2026-2027 class!
Now, you have laws that are impacting how you represent your clients as a buyers agent. Lawsuits are opening your eyes to the types of claims that can be made about brokers! National and state anti discrimination laws widened categories that protect more people. States across the country are wrestling with potential contracts that could financially destroy your clients.
Don’t be a dinosaur…. or a dragon. (It is a cute photo!) Be up to date on the hottest issues which includes the Core Curriculum requirement for current issues! Topic areas include property management, fraud, legislative, lawsuits, discrimination, disclosure, and broker responsibilities.
Click on the class below and check it out. There is no password, registration, or wall to check it out. To get clockhours, print out the quiz which is at the end and read the class like an open book test. You can access the pdf from any computer and even your mobile phone! Email back the quiz and pay tuition … and we will email you a certificate.
The Legal Edge class includes the Core Curriculum which is embedded inside it.
You also are required to take the 3 hour Fair Housing. The link is below
Click here to download!
15 hr Legal Edge Class includes Core 2026-27 CLICK to download
3 clockhour Fair Housing Required CLICK to download
The tuition for the 15 hour Legal Edge is $90. You can take Fair Housing for $20.
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Required Fair Housing Class
This is the BEST class in the state!
The 3 clockhour Fair Housing class is required for all licensees on their next renewal and ALL future renewals in addition to the 3 clockhour Core Curriculum.
I turned the class upside down… and tried to make the class interesting! It is a serious topic, but some of my examples are outside the box!
Occasionally, I schedule a zoom class… Are you on my email list?
It is currently available as correspondence self study class. The class is a PDF with the quiz at the end. You read the material, print out the quiz and evaluation which is at the end, and do with a pen. When you are done, scan back your answers! Pay tuition on the link to paypal… which also process your credit cards.
If you have any accessibility issues, don’t hesitate to contact Natalie. The class is in PDF format so it can be “read” by many free programs. The answer sheet and evaluation do not have to be on the exact forms. If you have health or financial issues contact Natalie to ask about concessions for accessibility.
APRIL SPECIAL! Fair Housing free when taking the Legal Edge 15 clockhours!
CLICK HERE for the PDF Class!
Not just a handshake…
Get a pen in that prospects hand!
Yes! the changes to the Law of Agency require that you get a Brokerage Services Agreement signed! No more assuming who represents who… Get a pen in that prospects hand… not just a handshake!
There have been changes made to the Law of Agency that went into effect January 1, 2024. Many brokers have been working with Brokerage Agreements, but now it is the law. An agreement must be signed by both parties “as soon as reasonably practicable.” You need an agreement signed by both parties when you perform “Brokerage Services.” Do you know the definition of “brokerage Services?” Here is the link! Read section 17!
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.85.011
The new law requires written brokerage services agreements, improves consumer disclosures, and provides that certain legal duties of brokers apply to all parties in the transaction.
The 5 clockhour Class When are you an Agent covers the issues regarding the new law. It also includes the pamphlet that is required to provide to the consumers. This is more interesting.
Here is a a copy of the Pamphlet that you can download.
Agency Law Pamphlet effective Jan 24 click to download
Termination of Brokerage Services Agreement
What about terminating a Brokerage Services Agreement? Some brokers mistakenly believe that the buyer cannot “fire” the agent. The law is specific as to termination. Yes, either party can terminate with notice. But, the contractual rights are still in place.
(1) The agency relationships established pursuant to this chapter RCW 18.86 continue until the earliest of the following:
(a) Completion of performance by the broker;
(b) Expiration of the term agreed upon by the parties;
(c) Termination of the relationship by mutual agreement of the parties; or
(d) Termination of the relationship by notice from either party to the other. However, such a termination does not otherwise affect the contractual rights of either party.
Here is the new law as signed by the legislature. You can see where the changes have been made and additions made.
Brokerage Services Agreement applies to what Clients?
When a seller signs a listing agreement they are signing a Brokerage Services Agreement. The same goes for a prospective tenant or landlord. Note, mistakenly, many brokers assume these agreements are only for buyers of real estate which is NOT the case.
