Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.86.010 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Agency relationship" means the agency relationship created under this chapter between a real estate firm and a principal.(2) "Agent" means a broker who has an agency …
RCW 18.86.020 Agency relationship—Services agreement.
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(1) A broker who performs real estate brokerage services for a buyer is a buyer's agent unless the:(a) Broker's firm has appointed the broker to represent the seller pursuant to a services agreement between the firm and the seller, in which case the broker is a seller's agent;(b)…
RCW 18.86.030 Duties of broker.
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(1) A broker owes the following duties to their principal and to all parties in a transaction, which may not be waived:(a) To exercise reasonable skill and care;(b) To deal honestly and in good faith;(c) To present all written offers, written notices and other written communicati…
RCW 18.86.031 Violation of licensing law.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 6091-S.SL) ***A violation of RCW 18.86.030 is a violation of RCW 18.85.361.[ 2013 c 58 s 4; 1996 c 179 s 14.]
RCW 18.86.040 Seller's agent—Duties.
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(1) Unless additional duties are agreed to in writing signed by a seller's agent, the duties of a seller's agent are limited to those set forth in RCW 18.86.030 and the following, which may not be waived except as expressly set forth in (e) of this subsection:(a) To be loyal to t…
RCW 18.86.050 Buyer's agent—Duties.
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(1) Unless additional duties are agreed to in writing signed by a buyer's agent, the duties of a buyer's agent are limited to those set forth in RCW 18.86.030 and the following, which may not be waived except as expressly set forth in (e) of this subsection:(a) To be loyal to the…
RCW 18.86.060 Limited dual agent—Duties—Showing of property.
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(1) A broker may act as a limited dual agent only with the written consent of both parties to the transaction, set forth in the services agreement.(2) Unless additional duties are agreed to in writing signed by a limited dual agent, the duties of a limited dual agent are limited …
RCW 18.86.070 Duration of agency relationship.
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(1) The agency relationships established pursuant to this chapter continue until the earliest of the following:(a) Completion of performance by the broker;(b) Expiration of the term agreed upon by the parties;(c) Termination of the relationship by mutual agreement of the parties;…
RCW 18.86.080 Compensation.
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(1) In any real estate transaction, a firm's compensation may be paid by the seller, the buyer, a third party, or by sharing the compensation between firms.(2) An agreement to pay or payment of compensation does not establish an agency relationship between the party who paid the …
RCW 18.86.090 Vicarious liability.
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A principal is not liable for an act, error, or omission by an agent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship:(1) Unless the principal participated in or authorized the act, error, or omission; or(2) Except to the extent that: (a) The principal benefited from the ac…
RCW 18.86.100 Imputed knowledge and notice.
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Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, a principal does not have knowledge or notice of any facts known by an agent of the principal that are not actually known by the principal.[ 2023 c 318 s 10; 2013 c 58 s 11; 1996 c 179 s 10.]Notes:Effective date—2023 c 318: See note followin…
RCW 18.86.110 Application.
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The duties under this chapter are statutory duties and not fiduciary duties. This chapter supersedes the fiduciary duties of an agent to a principal under the common law. The common law continues to apply to the parties in all other respects. This chapter does not affect the duti…
RCW 18.86.120 Pamphlet on real estate brokerage in Washington—Content—Definition.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 6091-S.SL) ***The pamphlet required under RCW 18.86.030(1)(f) shall be formatted so it can be easily reviewed by a buyer or seller, including a legible font and font size. The pamphlet shall be in the following form:Real Estate Brokerage in WashingtonI…
RCW 18.86.900 Effective date—1996 c 179.
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This chapter shall take effect on January 1, 1997. This chapter does not apply to an agency relationship entered into before January 1, 1997, unless the principal and agent agree in writing that this chapter will, as of January 1, 1997, apply to such agency relationship.[ 1996 c …
RCW 18.86.902 Effective date—1996 c 179.
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This act shall take effect January 1, 1997.[ 1996 c 179 s 19.]