RCW 18.85.011 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Advertising” means any attempt by publication or broadcast, whether oral, written, or otherwise, to induce a person to use the services of a real estate firm, broker, managing broker, or designated broker. (2) “Broker” means a […]
RCW 18.85.021 Real estate commission created—Qualifications, terms, appointment of members—Vacancies. There is established the real estate commission of the state of Washington, consisting of the director who is the chair of the commission and six commission members who shall act in an advisory capacity to the director. The commission shall annually elect a vice chair […]
RCW 18.85.025 Commission—Compensation and travel expenses—Frequency of meetings. The six board members of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, plus travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 when they are called into session by the director or when otherwise engaged in the business of the commission. The commission shall […]
RCW 18.85.031 Commission—Educational conferences—Examinations of applicants for licenses. The commission shall have authority to hold educational conferences for the benefit of the industry, and shall conduct examinations of applicants for licenses under this chapter. The commission shall ensure that examinations are prepared and administered at examination centers throughout the state and may approve examination locations […]
RCW 18.85.035 Commission—Home inspector referrals—Procedures. The commission must establish procedures, to be adopted in rule by the director, for real estate agents to follow when providing potential home buyers with home inspector referrals. [ 2008 c 119 § 24.]
RCW 18.85.041 Director—General powers and duties. (1) The director, with the advice and approval of the commission, may issue rules to govern the activities of real estate brokers, managing brokers, designated brokers, and real estate firms, consistent with this chapter and chapters 18.86 and 18.235 RCW, fix the times and places for holding examinations of […]
RCW 18.85.045 Director’s seal. The director shall adopt a seal with the words “real estate director, state of Washington,” and such other device as the director may approve engraved thereon, by which the director shall authenticate the proceedings of the office. Copies of all records and papers in the office of the director certified to […]
RCW 18.85.051 Publication of chapter—Distribution. The director may publish a copy of this chapter and information relative to the enforcement of this chapter and may mail a copy of this chapter and the information to each licensed broker, managing broker, and firm. [ 2008 c 23 § 27; 1997 c 322 § 16; 1972 ex.s. […]
RCW 18.85.053 Controlling interest in a real estate business—Prohibited practices. (1) A real estate licensee or person who has a controlling interest in a real estate business shall not, directly or indirectly, give any fee, kickback, payment, or other thing of value to any other real estate licensee as an inducement, reward for placing title […]
RCW 18.85.061 License fees—Real estate commission account. All fees required under this chapter shall be set by the director in accordance with RCW 43.24.086 and shall be paid to the state treasurer. All fees paid under the provisions of this chapter shall be placed in the real estate commission account in the state treasury. All […]
RCW 18.85.065 Employees. The director shall appoint adequate staff to assist him or her. [ 2008 c 23 § 2; 1997 c 322 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 2; 1951 c 222 § 2; 1945 c 111 § 1, part; 1941 c 252 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-28, part. Formerly […]
RCW 18.85.075 Director and employees business interest prohibited. While employed with the department, the director and employees who administer, regulate, or enforce real estate laws and rules must relinquish interest in any real estate business regulated by this chapter. If any real estate licensee is employed by the director as an employee, the license of […]
RCW 18.85.081 Licensure of town, city, or county employees conducting real estate transactions. Persons licensed under this chapter who are employed by a town, city, or county, and who are conducting real estate transactions on behalf of the town, city, or county, may hold active licenses under this chapter, and their designated and managing brokers […]
RCW 18.85.091 Firm license—Requirements. (1) The minimum requirements for a firm to receive a license are that the firm: (a) Designates a managing broker as the “designated broker” who has authority to act for the firm, and provides the director with the name of the owner or owners or any others with a controlling interest […]
RCW 18.85.101 Broker’s license—Requirements—Renewal. (1) The minimum requirements for an individual to receive a broker’s license are that the individual: (a) Is 18 years of age or older; (b) Has a high school diploma or its equivalent; (c) Except as provided in RCW 18.85.141, has furnished proof, as the director may require, that the applicant […]
RCW 18.85.111 Managing broker’s license—Requirements—Renewal. (1) The minimum requirements for an individual to receive a managing broker’s license are that the individual: (a) Is eighteen years of age or older; (b) Has a high school diploma or its equivalent; (c) Has had a minimum of three years of licensed experience as a full-time real estate […]
RCW 18.85.121 Designated brokers—Registration—Endorsements. (1) A designated broker must hold a license as a managing broker in accordance with RCW 18.85.111, and may act as a designated broker for more than one firm. The department shall register designated brokers. (2) A managing broker for a firm must be registered to that firm as its designated […]
RCW 18.85.131 Out-of-state licensees—Requirements in lieu of licensing. (1) Persons with licenses deemed equivalent to licenses held by Washington licensees, as determined by the director, for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, or in the expectation, or upon the promise of receiving or collecting a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, may perform those […]
RCW 18.85.141 Substitution of educational requirements—Rules. The director may allow for substitution of the clock-hour requirements in RCW 18.85.101(1)(c) and 18.85.111(1)(d), if the director makes a determination that the individual is otherwise and similarly qualified by reason of completion of equivalent educational coursework in any institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 or […]
RCW 18.85.151 Exemptions from licensing. This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Any person who purchases or disposes of property and/or a business opportunity for that individual’s own account, or that of a group of which the person is a member, and their employees; (2) Any duly authorized attorney-in-fact acting under a power of attorney […]
