Confidentiality & Record Retention: Trickle Down Compliance: Legal Hotline: Winter 2025
Fri Jan 02 2026
In this episode of Trickle Down Compliance, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney Annie Fitzsimmons is joined by Charlie Floberg and Jennifer Hawkins of Hawkins-Poe to discuss two critical responsibilities for real estate professionals: record retention and confidentiality.
Learn how designated brokers and team leads manage transaction documentation and enforce compliance policies.
Understand your legal duty to protect client information—even within team environments.
Gain insight into how real estate firms structure access to sensitive data and maintain file integrity.
Whether you’re a managing broker, team leader, or individual agent, this episode provides valuable guidance to help you stay compliant and serve your clients ethically.
Don't forget to share with other agents and subscribe!
Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer)
Disclaimer: Legal Hotline services, including videos, articles, and access to the Hotline, are a Washington REALTOR® member-only educational benefit and do not constitute legal counsel. If you’re a primary member in good standing, visit warealtor.org with your M1 ID and password to access more features.
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In this episode of Trickle Down Compliance, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney Annie Fitzsimmons is joined by Charlie Floberg and Jennifer Hawkins of Hawkins-Poe to discuss two critical responsibilities for real estate professionals: record retention and confidentiality. Learn how designated brokers and team leads manage transaction documentation and enforce compliance policies. Understand your legal duty to protect client information—even within team environments. Gain insight into how real estate firms structure access to sensitive data and maintain file integrity. Whether you’re a managing broker, team leader, or individual agent, this episode provides valuable guidance to help you stay compliant and serve your clients ethically. Don't forget to share with other agents and subscribe! Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer) Disclaimer: Legal Hotline services, including videos, articles, and access to the Hotline, are a Washington REALTOR® member-only educational benefit and do not constitute legal counsel. If you’re a primary member in good standing, visit warealtor.org with your M1 ID and password to access more features. __________________ Copyright © 2025 Washington REALTORS®. Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024) before using this video outside of YouTube.