RCW 18.86.070
Duration of agency relationship.
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2023
(1) The agency relationships set forth in this chapter commence at the time that the broker undertakes to provide real estate brokerage services to a principal and 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; or (d) Termination of the relationship by notice from either party to the other. However, such a termination does not affect the contractual rights of either party.
(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; or (d) Termination of the relationship by notice from either party to the other. However, such a termination does not otherwise affect the contractual rights of either party.
(2) Except as otherwise agreed to in writing, a broker owes no further duty after termination of the agency relationship, other than the duties of: (a) Accounting for all moneys and property received during the relationship; and (b) Not disclosing confidential information.
(2) Except as otherwise agreed to in writing, a broker owes no further duty after termination of the agency relationship, other than the duty: (a) To account for all moneys and property received during the relationship; and (b) To not disclose confidential information.
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