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preferred vendor lists: Home Inspectors and Preferred Vendor Lists - 05/02/10 11:51 AM
In Washington state, home inspectors are prohibited by law from participating in preferred vendor lists. What is a preferred vendor list? The concept is simple -- the participants in preferred lists pay the fee and, as a result of paying that fee, they are promoted or included on a list that is given out by another party such as a real estate firm. This vendor list might be operated by an affiliate of a real estate company and could be called a service, maintenance or home service company. Regardless of the mechanics involved, the firms give out a list of inspectors that have paid to be … (2 comments)

preferred vendor lists: Washington State Home Inspector Licensing -- Legalities and Preferred Vendor Lists - 02/21/09 09:16 PM
This post, and a previous post about WAC 308-124C-050, are  based on information I have gleaned from various and official sources. This post should provide insight, for realtors and home inspectors, into changes in Washington State real estate laws. Information in this post is of benefit not only to Washington State home inspectors, realtors and brokers but also it should be read by inspectors, such as those from Oregon or Idaho, who might come into Washington to work.
Let us review. The new section in the WAC mandates that brokers establish policies so agents in their firm will disclose business relationships that might … (11 comments)

 
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