The History of Real Estate Fees
Watershed changes in Washington State Real Estate Agency Law went into effect on January 1, 2024. Evolution Real Estate responded to these changes with a bold initiative significantly reducing client fees. What follows is a summary ...
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Posted by Rod Blackburn on February 7, 2024 in Real Estate Law
More on the Revised Real Estate Agency Law
A watershed change in Real Estate Agency Law in Washington State went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Following is a brief summary of the reasons for the changes and why they’re important.
The National Association of Realtors ...
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Posted by Rod Blackburn on January 16, 2024 in Real Estate Law
New Year, New Agency Law 1/1/2024
Background
A major revision to the statute in Washington that regulates real estate brokerage relations (RCW 18.86) -- also known as the "Agency Law" -- takes effect on January 1, 2024. This is the first substantive revision to the law which was ...
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Posted by Rod Blackburn on October 11, 2023 in Buying a Home
Bremerton First-Time Home Buyers
Where, when, and how you buy your first property will have a huge impact on key facets of your life: especially your financial life. You're not only buying that first property, you're also (hopefully) setting yourself up for success on every ...
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Posted by Rod Blackburn on February 1, 2021 in Buying a Home
It Pays to Get a Second (or Third) Opinion
A couple of weeks ago I received a call from someone who got my information from a 'for sale' sign. It was a family member of a neighbor who owned a distressed property. Over the years, the property had fallen into disrepair. The owner was now ...
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Posted by Rod Blackburn on November 7, 2020 in Selling Your Home