A Washington real estate broker receives earnest money for a transaction. The buyer's agent wires the funds to the broker's trust account. The broker must deposit these funds into the trust account within what maximum timeframe, according to Washington State regulations?

By the end of the next business day.. Washington administrative code (WAC) 308-124E-120 requires brokers to deposit all funds entrusted to them into their trust account no later than the end of the next business day following receipt.

A seller in Spokane lists their property with Broker A. The property is a single-family home. During the listing presentation, Broker A fails to disclose that their firm also represents a potential buyer who has expressed interest in similar properties in the area. Under Washington State law, what type of agency relationship is this potentially creating, and what is the broker's primary obligation in this scenario?

Dual agency; the broker must obtain written consent from both parties.. This scenario describes a potential dual agency situation, where the broker's firm represents both the buyer and the seller. Washington law (RCW 19.36.005 and WAC 308-124H-320) mandates that a broker must disclose this dual representation and obtain written consent from both the seller and the buyer before proceeding.

A property owner in Seattle wishes to sell their vacant land. They hire a real estate broker. The broker advertises the property as having 'potential for a 10-unit apartment complex' based on the owner's verbal assertion. However, local zoning laws only permit a maximum of a duplex. What is the broker's liability in this situation, assuming they did not verify the zoning information?

The broker is liable for misrepresentation and potentially for negligence, as they failed in their duty to verify material facts.. Real estate brokers in Washington have a duty to exercise reasonable care and skill. This includes verifying material facts, such as zoning regulations, before making representations to potential buyers. Failing to do so, even without intent to deceive, can lead to liability for negligent misrepresentation.

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Question 1Trust Accounts
A Washington real estate broker receives earnest money for a transaction. The buyer's agent wires the funds to the broker's trust account. The broker must deposit these funds into the trust account within what maximum timeframe, according to Washington State regulations?
- A.Immediately upon receipt.
- B.Within five business days.
- C.By the end of the next business day.(Correct)
- D.Within three business days.
Explanation
Washington administrative code (WAC) 308-124E-120 requires brokers to deposit all funds entrusted to them into their trust account no later than the end of the next business day following receipt.
Question 2Agency Relationships
A seller in Spokane lists their property with Broker A. The property is a single-family home. During the listing presentation, Broker A fails to disclose that their firm also represents a potential buyer who has expressed interest in similar properties in the area. Under Washington State law, what type of agency relationship is this potentially creating, and what is the broker's primary obligation in this scenario?
- A.Subagency; the broker must disclose their intent to offer subagency to cooperating brokers.
- B.Dual agency; the broker must obtain written consent from both parties.(Correct)
- C.Facilitator; the broker owes no fiduciary duties to either party.
- D.Seller agency; the broker has a fiduciary duty solely to the seller.
Explanation
This scenario describes a potential dual agency situation, where the broker's firm represents both the buyer and the seller. Washington law (RCW 19.36.005 and WAC 308-124H-320) mandates that a broker must disclose this dual representation and obtain written consent from both the seller and the buyer before proceeding.
Question 3Professional Duties and Liabilities
A property owner in Seattle wishes to sell their vacant land. They hire a real estate broker. The broker advertises the property as having 'potential for a 10-unit apartment complex' based on the owner's verbal assertion. However, local zoning laws only permit a maximum of a duplex. What is the broker's liability in this situation, assuming they did not verify the zoning information?
- A.The broker is only liable if the buyer can prove intent to deceive.
- B.The broker is liable for misrepresentation and potentially for negligence, as they failed in their duty to verify material facts.(Correct)
- C.The broker is not liable, as they were relaying information from the owner.
- D.The broker is only liable if the zoning violation is discovered before closing.
Explanation
Real estate brokers in Washington have a duty to exercise reasonable care and skill. This includes verifying material facts, such as zoning regulations, before making representations to potential buyers. Failing to do so, even without intent to deceive, can lead to liability for negligent misrepresentation.

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