Completion of this course counts toward continuing education requirements for licensed Washington Real Estate Brokers. Course must be completed within 90 days to receive certificate.

Section 1 - Seattle First in Time Tenant Selection

Instructor: Christopher Cutting
Lecture and discussion covering the details of Seattle's First-in-Time law and required procedures for advertising, screening and offering tenancy. Learn how to write objective screening criteria including specific required language and follow specific timing requirements for working with applicants. 

Section 2 - Seattle Laws: Listing to Leasing

Instructor: Christopher Cutting
Lecture and discussion providing a high-level overview of all City of Seattle Laws concerning the residential tenancy lifecycle from first listing a rental property through signing a lease with a tenant. 

Section 3 - Seattle Laws: Move-in to Move-out

Instructor: Christopher Cutting
Lecture and discussion providing a high-level overview of all City of Seattle Laws concerning the residential tenancy lifecycle from a tenant moving in to when they move out. 

See "Additional References" to download written materials, including a 2022 update on lease renewals and rent increases. After completing the course, see "Achievements" to download your certificate.