Hotline Attorney Annie Fitzsimmons writes the Legal Hotline Question and Answer of the Week. This is a Washington REALTORS benefit. Please submit questions to [email protected] or call (800) 562-6027. Please have your NRDS number ready when you call or e-mail the Hotline with your question. The Legal Hotline lawyer does not represent Washington Association of REALTORS® members or their clients and customers. Research real estate legal topics at http://www.warealtor.org

  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Hours Tracking and Text Screenshot Requirements

    Hours Tracking and Text Screenshot Requirements Today’s Legal Hotline video addresses a recent broker concern: are new office policies like tracking work hours or submitting text message…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Signing Authority for Entities as Buyers in Binding Contracts

    Signing Authority for Entities as Buyers in Binding ContractsWhen your client is an entity such as an LLC, corporation, or trust, getting the signature right is…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Right of First Refusal: What Brokers Need to Know

    Right of First Refusal: What Brokers Need to KnowIn today’s video, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons explains how rights of first refusal work,…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Form 21 Explained: Are Uninstalled Appliances Included in the Sale?

    Form 21 Explained: Are Uninstalled Appliances Included in the Sale?In today’s video, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons discusses a surprising contract issue involving appliances…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Commission Demand from Buyer Broker with No Obligation from Seller

    Commission Demand from Buyer Broker with No Obligation from SellerIn today’s video, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons answers an important mailbag question she…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Forms with Termination Options

    Forms with Termination OptionsIn today’s video, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons reviews the Washington statewide forms that include termination provisions requiring more than…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Is This Property Subject to WUCIOA? A Step-by-Step Guide: Part 2

    Is This Property Subject to WUCIOA? A Step-by-Step Guide: Part 2In today’s video, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons walks you through the essential…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Understanding Resale Certificate Requirements Under WUCIOA: Part 1

    Understanding Resale Certificate Requirements Under WUCIOA: Part 1In today’s video, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons explains how to identify and use the correct resale…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Trickle Down Compliance: Confidentiality and Record Retention

    Trickle Down Compliance: Confidentiality and Record RetentionIn this installment of the new Legal Hotline series, Trickle Down Compliance, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons sits down with Jen…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Trickle Down Compliance: Firm Management Responsibilities

    Trickle Down Compliance: Firm Management ResponsibilitiesIn the first episode of our brand new Legal Hotline series, Trickle Down Compliance, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons is…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- Computation of Time Challenge Correction

    Computation of Time Challenge CorrectionIn this short follow-up video, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons issues a correction to a previous Computation of Time explanation…

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  • LEGAL HOTLINE VIDEO SERIES- It’s Time for the Annual Computation of Time Challenge!

    It’s Time for the Annual Computation of Time Challenge!Join Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons, as she walks you through the fact pattern and…

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