Washington Continuing Education COURSE
2024-2025 Core: Current Issues in WA Residential Real Estate
Real estate is an exciting and dynamic business; staying informed on the latest best practices is the only way to stay at the forefront. With this in mind, the Washington State Department of Licensing and the Washington State Real Estate Commission release a set of Current Issues (CORE) curricula every two years. In this iteration, licensees examine state forms, including a few new ones, and learn how best to use them effectively in their real estate practice. The course also reviews several 2023 legislative changes that impacted real estate-related statutes.
This mandatory three-hour course also explores professionalism in real estate, including key practices, risky business situations, and top violations in Washington. Licensees will also review the proper way to present written offers promptly and current best practices in handling multiple-offer situations.
Course highlights include:
- Forms review and updates
- Inspection addendum and response
- New forms
- Early or delayed occupancy best practices
- Revised agency law pamphlet
- Earnest money best practices
- Legislative update
- Raising the bar of professionalism in interactions
- Managing broker responsibilities
- Multiple-offer scenarios
- Risky practices in an abundant market
- Transaction coordinators and agency issues
- Top violations by brokers
- Broker personal safety