New License Retention Requirements for Real Estate

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 Note: Your real estate firm may have different policies requiring a copy of your license. Check with your firm before making any changes.

Why is this change being made?
Printed licenses are no longer mailed to licensees or real estate firms or branches unless requested.

Licensees now receive an emailed electronic copy of their license. Real estate firms, and branches have access to their license and affiliated licensee roster through the online Business License Portal.

Who does this impact?
Real Estate Firms, Real Estate Branches, Designated Brokers, Managing Brokers and Brokers.

What will I need to do for an audit or if a consumer requests to see a license?
The Designated Broker and Branch Manager must have the capability of providing a copy of the firm or branch license and a list of affiliated licensees upon request of the department or the public.

From the online Business License Portal, a Licensee Relationships Report can be produced by following the steps below.

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
Please email the Real Estate Audit Unit at REAudits@dol.wa.gov.

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LYVAR Donates $3,000 to Meals on Wheels

During the COVID-19 crisis, REALTORS® across the country are stepping up to support their neighbors. Lower Yakima Valley Association of REALTORS® (LYVAR) recently targeted one of the most immediate concerns—increased food insecurity—with a $3,000 donation to the Meals On Wheels program, whose contributions go directly to serving our senior communities in Yakima County.

Seniors are a high-risk demographic for food insecurity during this pandemic. In 2020, Meals on Wheels served more than 131,000 meals in Yakima County. The program has already served more than 24,000 meals since the beginning of 2021, according to People for People, the nonprofit who manages Yakima County’s Meals On Wheels. Through this contribution, LYVAR hopes to help the Meals On Wheels program continue to accomplish their mission and meet their goals during this critical time.

The association’s contribution is being made on behalf of its 50-plus members and affiliates. LYVAR encourages others to contribute directly at www.mealsonwheelsyakima.com. Even a small donation goes a long way for our community—for just $1.99, you can provide a senior with a hot nutritious meal.

To find out more about supporting or volunteering for the Meals on Wheels program, please call (509) 426-2601 or visit www.mealsonwheelsyakima.com.

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Paragon Release 5.82: Here Are the Latest Enhancements to Paragon

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 updated features! Here are some of the features that have been updated:

  • Hotsheet and Tour/Open House Reports
  • Improved Handling of Street Address Fields
  • Expiring Notifications
  • Preference Wizard – Message Body & Email Signature Pages
  • Add Purge Data to Partial Listings Table
  • More Control When Sharing to Facebook
  • Radius in the Collaboration Center
  • Compare Workflow in the Collaboration Center
  • Paragon Connect – Agent Listing Cart

Watch a short 10-minute video highlighting all the updated features below!

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