Course Updated on 12/09/2025

Building Blocks for Success in Real Estate – 15 Clock Hour CE Course

Strengthen your expertise as a Washington real estate broker or managing broker with this comprehensive 15-clock-hour course designed to refresh core industry knowledge, reinforce legal compliance, and elevate day to day professional practice. Building Blocks for Success in Real Estate provides an in-depth look at the responsibilities, standards, and procedures every active broker must master in today’s fast-changing market.

This updated course covers essential topics including broker duties, agency relationships, trust account handling, transaction file requirements, property management obligations, Washington license renewal rules, and the foundations of ethical practice. Real world examples, case studies, and practical scenarios help you recognize potential risks and learn how to handle complex situations with confidence and professionalism.

Washington real estate professionals face continual changes in laws, forms, and regulatory expectations. This course delivers the knowledge you need to stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes, and better protect the clients you serve. You will review statutory duties under RCW 18.86, learn best practices for managing funds and documentation, explore the Residential Landlord Tenant Act, and gain a deep understanding of the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics.

Whether you are completing your continuing education requirements or simply strengthening your skill set, this course provides a clear, structured path to mastering the fundamental responsibilities of a Washington broker.

Key learning outcomes include:

• Understanding specialization, agency relationships, and listing agreements

• Proper handling of earnest money, trust accounts, and transaction records

• Property management rules, fair housing obligations, and landlord-tenant laws

• Ethical practice, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and professional conduct

• Updates on Washington real estate legislation and renewal requirements

This 15-clock-hour CE course offers one of the most efficient and thorough ways to stay current with Washington’s real estate standards and strengthen your foundation as a knowledgeable, compliant, and trusted real estate professional.

Topics Covered in Building Blocks for Success in Real Estate

• Business Practices
• Specialization
• The Transaction File
• Earnest Monies
• Trust Accounts
• Educational Requirements
• Out-of-State Transaction
• Real Estate Contracts and Agreements
• Listing Agreements
• Purchase and Sale Agreements
• Addenda to the Purchase and Sale Agreement
• Common Broker Contract Liabilities
• Property Management
• Property Management Agreement
• Lease/Rental Agreement
• The Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Discrimination and the Fair Housing Act
• Professional Conduct and Ethics
• Understanding Professional Ethics
• Fiduciary and Statutory Duties in Washington
• Conflicts of Interest
• Confidentiality and Handling Sensitive Information
• Professional Behavior in Transactions
• Updated Industry Ethics Issues
• Broker Tips for Maintaining Ethical Standards