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WA Rev Code § 18.85.291 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.291 - Brokers and managing brokers—Termination of affiliation with firm—Notice.

RCW 18.85.291 Brokers and managing brokers—Termination of affiliation with firm—Notice.The licenses of a real estate broker and managing broker shall be kept at all times by their firm and when real estate brokers or managing brokers cease to represent the firm, their licenses shall cease to be in force. Brokers and managing brokers must submit written notification to the designated broker for their firm when they terminate affiliation with their firm. The firm, through the designated broker, shall give notice to the director and such notice shall be accompanied by and include the surrender of the broker's or managing broker's license. Failure of any designated broker for the firm to promptly notify the director of a broker's or managing broker's termination after demand by the affected broker or managing broker shall be grounds for disciplinary action against the firm and designated broker. Upon application of the broker or managing broker, and the payment of a fee as prescribed by the director by rule, the director shall issue a new license for the unexpired term, if the broker or managing broker is otherwise entitled thereto. When the firm terminates a broker's or managing broker's services for a violation of this chapter, or chapter 18.86 or 18.235 RCW, the firm shall immediately file a written statement of the facts in reference thereto with the director.[ 2008 c 23 § 40; 1987 c 332 § 14; 1953 c 235 § 14; 1947 c 203 § 7; 1943 c 118 § 7; 1941 c 252 § 26; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-49. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 21. Formerly RCW 18.85.320.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.301 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.301 - Sharing commissions.

RCW 18.85.301 Sharing commissions.(1) Except under subsection (4) of this section, it is unlawful for any licensed firm, broker, or managing broker to pay any part of the licensee's commission or other compensation to any person who performs real estate brokerage services and who is not a licensed firm, real estate broker, or managing broker in any state of the United States or its possessions or any foreign jurisdiction with a real estate regulatory program.(2) Except under subsection (4) of this section, it is unlawful for any licensed real estate firm to pay any part of the firm's commission from brokerage services or other compensation to a real estate broker or managing broker not licensed to do business for the firm.(3) Except under subsection (4) of this section, it is unlawful for licensed brokers or managing brokers to pay any part of their commission from brokerage services or other compensation to any person, whether licensed or not, except through the firm's designated broker.(4) A commission may be shared with a manufactured housing retailer, licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW, on the sale of personal property manufactured housing sold in conjunction with the sale or lease of land.[ 2008 c 23 § 41; 1998 c 46 § 3; 1997 c 322 § 20; 1953 c 235 § 15; 1943 c 118 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8340-47. Formerly RCW 18.85.330.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.311 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.311 - Distribution of interest from brokers' trust accounts.

RCW 18.85.311 Distribution of interest from brokers' trust accounts.Remittances received by the state treasurer pursuant to RCW 18.85.285 shall be divided between the housing trust fund created by RCW 43.185.030, which shall receive seventy-five percent and the real estate education program account created by RCW 18.85.321, which shall receive twenty-five percent.[ 2008 c 23 § 38; 1993 c 50 § 3; 1987 c 513 § 9. Formerly RCW 18.85.315.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 c 50: See note following RCW 18.85.061.Effective date—Severability—1987 c 513: See notes following RCW 18.85.285.
WA Rev Code § 18.85.321 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.321 - Real estate education program account.

RCW 18.85.321 Real estate education program account.The real estate education program account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received for credit to this account pursuant to RCW 18.85.311 and all moneys derived from fines imposed under this chapter shall be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only upon the authorization of the director or a duly authorized representative of the director, and may be used only for the purposes of carrying out the director's programs for education of real estate licensees, others in the real estate industry, and members of the public as described in RCW 18.85.041(6). All expenses and costs relating to the implementation or administration of, or payment of contract fees or charges for, the director's real estate education programs may be paid from this account. The account is subject to appropriation under chapter 43.88 RCW.[ 2008 c 23 § 39; 1997 c 322 § 19; 1993 c 50 § 4. Formerly RCW 18.85.317.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 c 50: See note following RCW 18.85.061.
WA Rev Code § 18.85.331 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.331 - License required—Prerequisite to suit for commission.

RCW 18.85.331 License required—Prerequisite to suit for commission.It is unlawful for any person to act as a real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm without first obtaining a license therefor, and otherwise complying with the provisions of this chapter.No suit or action shall be brought for the collection of compensation as a real estate broker, real estate firm, managing broker, or designated broker, without alleging and proving that the plaintiff was a duly licensed real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm before the time of offering to perform any real estate transaction or procuring any promise or contract for the payment of compensation for any contemplated real estate transaction.[ 2008 c 23 § 15; 1997 c 322 § 6; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 9; 1951 c 222 § 8. Formerly: (i) 1941 c 252 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-29. (ii) 1941 c 252 § 25; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-48. Formerly RCW 18.85.100.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.351 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.351 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.85.351 License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The director shall immediately suspend the license of any broker or managing broker who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as an individual who is not in compliance with a support order or a visitation order. If the individual has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license is automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the individual is in compliance with the order.[ 2008 c 23 § 31; 1997 c 58 § 826. Formerly RCW 18.85.227.]NOTES:Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 18.85.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.370 - Disciplinary action—Director's delegation of authority.

RCW 18.85.370 Disciplinary action—Director's delegation of authority.The director may authorize one or more assistants to perform the director's duties with reference to disciplinary action.[ 2008 c 23 § 33; 1988 c 205 § 6; 1987 c 332 § 10; 1957 c 52 § 45. Prior: 1945 c 111 § 9, part; 1941 c 252 § 20, part; 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 14, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-43, part. Formerly RCW 18.85.240.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.380 - Disciplinary action—Hearing—Conduct of.

RCW 18.85.380 Disciplinary action—Hearing—Conduct of.The hearing officer shall cause a transcript of all adjudicative proceedings to be kept by a reporter and shall upon request after completion thereof, furnish a copy of the transcript to the licensed person or applicant accused in the proceedings at the expense of the licensee or applicant. The hearing officer shall certify the transcript of proceedings to be true and correct. If the director finds that the statement or accusation is not proved by a fair preponderance of evidence, the director shall notify the licensee or applicant and the person making the accusation and shall dismiss the case.[ 2008 c 23 § 34; 2002 c 86 § 231; 1987 c 332 § 12; 1951 c 222 § 24. Formerly RCW 18.85.261.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.85.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.390 - Disciplinary action—Order—Appeal.

RCW 18.85.390 Disciplinary action—Order—Appeal.If the director decides, after an adjudicative hearing, that the evidence supports the accusation by a preponderance of evidence, the director may impose sanctions authorized under RCW 18.85.041. In such event the director shall enter an order to that effect and shall file the same in the director's office and immediately mail a copy to the affected party at the address of record with the department. Upon instituting appeal in the superior court, the appellant shall give a cash bond to the state of Washington, which bond shall be filed with the clerk of the court, in the sum of one thousand dollars to be approved by the judge of said court, conditioned to pay all costs that may be awarded against an appellant in the event of an adverse decision, the bond and notice to be filed within thirty days from the date of the director's decision.[ 2008 c 23 § 35; 2002 c 86 § 232; 1989 c 175 § 66; 1988 c 205 § 8; 1987 c 332 § 13; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 20; 1951 c 222 § 25. Formerly RCW 18.85.271.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.85.401 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.401 - Appeal—Transcript—Cost.

RCW 18.85.401 Appeal—Transcript—Cost.The director shall prepare at appellant's expense and shall certify a transcript of the whole record of all matters involved in the appeal, which the director shall deliver to the court in which the appeal is pending. The appellant is notified of the filing of the transcript and the cost thereof and shall within fifteen days thereafter pay the cost of said transcript. If the cost is not paid in full within fifteen days the appeal is dismissed.[ 2008 c 23 § 36; 1997 c 322 § 18; 1951 c 222 § 26. Formerly RCW 18.85.281.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.411 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.411 - Violations—Penalty.

RCW 18.85.411 Violations—Penalty.Any person acting as a real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm, without a license, or violating any of the provisions of this chapter, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2008 c 23 § 42; 1997 c 322 § 21; 1951 c 222 § 20; 1941 c 252 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-46. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 17. Formerly RCW 18.85.340.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.420 - Attorney general as legal advisor.

RCW 18.85.420 Attorney general as legal advisor.The attorney general shall give the director opinions upon all questions of law relating to the construction or interpretation of this chapter, or arising in the administration thereof, that may be submitted to the director, and shall act as attorney for the director in all actions and proceedings brought by or against the director under or pursuant to any provisions of this chapter.[ 2008 c 23 § 43; 1997 c 322 § 23; 1941 c 252 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-32. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 8. Formerly RCW 18.85.345.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.430 - Enforcement provisions.

RCW 18.85.430 Enforcement provisions.The director may refer a complaint for violation of any section of this chapter before any court of competent jurisdiction.The prosecuting attorney of each county shall prosecute any violation of the provisions of this chapter that occurs in the prosecuting attorney's county, and if the prosecuting attorney fails to act, the director may request the attorney general to take action in lieu of the prosecuting attorney.Process issued by the director shall extend to all parts of the state, and may be served by any person authorized to serve process of courts of record, or may be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the licensee's last business address of record in the office of the director.Whenever the director believes from evidence satisfactory to the director that a person has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, or any order, license, decision, demand or requirement, or any part or provision thereof, the director may bring an action, in the superior court in the county wherein the person resides, to enjoin that person from continuing the violation or engaging therein or doing any act or acts in furtherance thereof. In this action an order or judgment may be entered awarding a preliminary or final injunction as may be proper.The director may petition the superior court in any county in this state for the immediate appointment of a receiver to take over, operate or close any real estate office in this state which is found, upon inspection of its books and records to be operating in violation of the provisions of this chapter, pending a hearing.[ 2008 c 23 § 44; 1997 c 322 § 24; 1967 c 22 § 2; 1957 c 52 § 48; 1953 c 235 § 16. Prior: (i) 1941 c 252 § 21, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-44, part. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-45. Formerly RCW 18.85.350.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.440 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.85.440 Uniform regulation of business and professions act.The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 2002 c 86 § 233. Formerly RCW 18.85.550.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.85.451 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.451 - Fee assessed.

RCW 18.85.451 Fee assessed. (Expires September 30, 2025.)(1) A fee of ten dollars is created and shall be assessed on each real estate broker and managing broker's original license and upon each renewal of a license with an expiration date after October 1, 1999, including renewals of inactive licenses.(2) This section expires September 30, 2025.[ 2015 c 175 § 1; 2010 c 156 § 1; 2008 c 23 § 45; 2005 c 185 § 1; 1999 c 192 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.85.520.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 156: "This act takes effect July 1, 2010." [ 2010 c 156 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.461 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.461 - Washington real estate research account—Creation.

RCW 18.85.461 Washington real estate research account—Creation. (Expires September 30, 2025.)(1) The Washington real estate research account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the fee under RCW 18.85.451 shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of RCW 18.85.471.(2) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the real estate research account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.(3) This section expires September 30, 2025.[ 2016 sp.s. c 36 § 915; 2015 c 175 § 2; 2010 c 156 § 2; 2008 c 23 § 46; 2005 c 185 § 2; 1999 c 192 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.85.530.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 18.20.430.Effective date—2010 c 156: See note following RCW 18.85.451.
WA Rev Code § 18.85.471 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.471 - Real estate research center—Purpose.

RCW 18.85.471 Real estate research center—Purpose. (Expires September 30, 2025.)(1) The purpose of a real estate research center in Washington state is to provide credible research, value-added information, education services, and project-oriented research to real estate licensees, real estate consumers, real estate service providers, institutional customers, public agencies, and communities in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest region. The center may:(a) Conduct studies and research on affordable housing and strategies to meet the affordable housing needs of the state;(b) Conduct studies in all areas directly or indirectly related to real estate and urban or rural economics and economically isolated communities;(c) Disseminate findings and results of real estate research conducted at or by the center or elsewhere, using a variety of dissemination media;(d) Supply research results and educational expertise to the Washington state real estate commission to support its regulatory functions, as requested;(e) Prepare information of interest to real estate consumers and make the information available to the general public, universities, or colleges, and appropriate state agencies;(f) Encourage economic growth and development within the state of Washington;(g) Support the professional development and continuing education of real estate licensees in Washington;(h) Study and recommend changes in state statutes relating to real estate; and(i) Develop a vacancy rate standard for low-income housing in the state.(2) The director shall establish a memorandum of understanding with an institution of higher learning that establishes a real estate research center for the purposes under subsection (1) of this section.(3) This section expires September 30, 2025.[ 2015 c 175 § 3; 2010 c 156 § 3; 2005 c 185 § 3; 2002 c 294 § 5; 1999 c 192 § 3. Formerly RCW 18.85.540.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 156: See note following RCW 18.85.451.Findings—2002 c 294: See note following RCW 36.22.178.
WA Rev Code § 18.85.481 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.481 - Changes in licensing categories—Effect on status of proceedings, existing rules, forms, and licenses.

RCW 18.85.481 Changes in licensing categories—Effect on status of proceedings, existing rules, forms, and licenses.(1) The changes made by chapter 23, Laws of 2008 regarding the licensing categories do not affect the status of a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding. A rule or form adopted by the director before July 1, 2010, remains in effect as a rule or form of the department until amended or changed.(2) After July 1, 2010, a salesperson's license is continued in effect but is recognized by the department as a broker's license; and associate broker's, branch manager's, and designated broker's licenses are continued in effect but are recognized by the department as managing broker's licenses. All licensees are required to take a transition course by the licensee's first renewal date after July 1, 2010. The department shall approve the transition course for continuing education credit. All licenses retain their renewal dates established prior to July 1, 2010. New licenses may be issued after completion of the transition course and at the time of the licensee's first renewal date after July 1, 2010.[ 2008 c 23 § 48.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.490 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.85.490 Military training or experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 351 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.85.930 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers.|18.85.930 - Effective date—2008 c 23.

RCW 18.85.930 Effective date—2008 c 23.This act takes effect July 1, 2010.[ 2008 c 23 § 51.]