Washington Post-Licensing COURSE
2026-2027 Core: Current Issues in Washington Real Estate
Real estate is an exciting and dynamic business; staying informed of the latest best practices is the only way to stay at the forefront. 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 updated state forms and learn how best to use them effectively in their real estate practice. The course also reviews several 2025 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 best practices for ensuring personal safety while practicing real estate.
Course highlights include:
- Forms review and updates
- Inspection addendum and response
- New forms
- Buyer broker compensation
- Early or delayed occupancy best practices
- The Real Estate Brokerage in Washington 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