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DOL Announces Increase in Real Estate Fees

Jun 07, 2021
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As you may recall, in 2019 the Department of Licensing (DOL) proposed a general real estate fee increase to take effect in the fall of 2020. Those increases were delayed in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the DOL is resuming the effort to increase these fees in order to bring the Real Estate Account…
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July 22, 2021: Membership Meeting

Jun 03, 2021
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July 22, 2021 @ 12PM-1:30PM Membership Meeting Lessons Learned from Long Island Divided Would YOU pass the test on fair housing? Pulitzer Prize winner and No. 1 bestselling author Bill Dedman is ready to take you on a guided tour inside Newsday's three-year investigation Long Island Divided and its documentary film Testing the Divide —…
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DOL License Renewals: Please Be Proactive!

Jun 01, 2021
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The Department of Licensing has modified their licensing processes, for both new applications and renewals. Some agents have experienced delays and hurdles in getting their information processed in a timely manner. All license requests must be submitted online through the Secure Access Washington portal – do not send any paperwork to the DOL through the…
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Updated Real Estate COVID-19 Guidance

May 24, 2021
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On May 21st, Governor Inslee issued a proclamation updating the “Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery" plan and providing information regarding face coverings. In addition, the Department of Labor and Industries published guidance for employers regarding face coverings. The following applies to real estate firms and face coverings in the office: Consumers visiting a real…
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June 17, 2021: Membership Meeting

May 13, 2021
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June 17 @ 12PM-1:30PM Membership Meeting Are You Ready for a Real Estate Audit? Audit got you nervous? Ease your fears and prepare yourself by attending this membership meeting! Our speaker is Washington State Department of Licensing Audit Supervisor Cathy McDonald with the latest DOL enforcement guidelines on: The Overall Real Estate Audit Process Key…
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2021 Legislative Session Recap

May 05, 2021
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On Sunday, April 26th the Washington State Legislature adjourned Sine Die and put an end to the 2021 Legislative Session. It was a unique session in many regards. First, it was the first ever fully virtual session in Washington State history. Legislators used Zoom and Teams to (mostly) great success. Additionally, there were questions about…
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New License Retention Requirements for Real Estate

May 03, 2021
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What is changing? Effective April 23, 2021, The Department of Licensing (DOL) no longer requires real estate licensees to give a paper copy of their real estate license to their firm or Designated Broker for retention. The department also no longer requires the firm or branch license to be displayed at the licensed location. Please…
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Paragon Release 5.82: Here Are the Latest Enhancements to Paragon

Apr 16, 2021
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PACMLS wanted you to be the first to know about the latest enhancements to your Paragon System! All enhancements are designed to help you navigate through the system and enhance your experience with Paragon. Below is a list of the enhancements plus a link to a short 10-minute video that will go over all the…
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April is Fair Housing Month!

Apr 08, 2021
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  Observed each April to commemorate the landmark 1968 Fair Housing Act in which U.S. law was established that prohibited discrimination in housing. The National Association of REALTORS® creates a toolkit/poster each year that you may print, use or distribute to promote the REALTOR® commitment to Fair Housing. You are authorized to print, use and…
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Spotlight On: Willie Stewart of Divine Realty

Apr 07, 2021
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With the retiring of one of TCAR’s most well-known REALTORS®, Divine Realty closed its doors in December 2020. When you think of Divine Realty, you think of Willie Stewart. Maybe you think of Willie’s tenacity. Maybe you remember Willie’s charming “right-right-rights” and begin to smile. To many TCAR members, Willie Stewart was the HUD-awarded designated…
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