Chapter 18.85
REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS

18.85.010 Definitions.  [2008 c 23 § 1; 2003 c 201 § 1; 1998 c 46 § 2; 1997 c 322 § 1; 1987 c 332 § 1; 1981 c 305 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 68; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 57 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 1; 1969 c 78 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 1; 1951 c 222 § 1; 1943 c 118 § 1; 1941 c 252 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8340-25. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 4.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.011 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.020 Real estate director.  [1941 c 252 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-24.]  Repealed by 1953 c 235 § 19.

18.85.030 Employees.  [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.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.065 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.040 Director -- General powers and duties.  [2008 c 23 § 3; 2002 c 86 § 229; 1992 c 92 § 1; 1988 c 205 § 2; 1987 c 332 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 3; 1953 c 235 § 2; 1951 c 222 § 3; 1941 c 252 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-27. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 2.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.041 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.050 Director and employees business interest prohibited.  [2008 c 23 § 4; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 4; 1953 c 235 § 3; 1951 c 222 § 4; 1945 c 111 § 1, part; 1941 c 252 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-28, part.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.075 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.055 Licensure of state employees conducting real estate transactions.  [2008 c 23 § 5; 1987 c 514 § 2.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.081 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.060 Director's seal.  [2008 c 23 § 6; 1997 c 322 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 5; 1941 c 252 § 8; RRS § 8340-31. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 7.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.045 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.070 Examining commission -- Appointment.  [1951 c 222 § 5, last am'ds 1941 c 252 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-36.]  Repealed by 1953 c 235 § 19.

18.85.071 Real estate commission created -- Qualifications, terms, appointment of members -- Vacancies.  [2008 c 23 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 6; 1953 c 235 § 17.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.021 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.080 Commission -- Compensation and travel expenses.  [2008 c 23 § 8; 1984 c 287 § 49; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 49; 1953 c 235 § 4; 1951 c 222 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-37.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.025 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.085 Commission -- Educational conferences -- Examinations of applicants for licenses.  [2008 c 23 § 9; 1997 c 322 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 18.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.031 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.090 Broker's license -- Requirements -- Exception.  [2008 c 23 § 11; 1994 c 291 § 1; 1985 c 162 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 8; 1953 c 235 § 5; 1951 c 222 § 7; 1941 c 252 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-38.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.101 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.095 Salespersons -- Requirements -- Renewal -- Exception.  [1997 c 322 § 5; 1994 c 291 § 2; 1988 c 205 § 3; 1987 c 332 § 3; 1985 c 162 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 7.]  Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.097 Substitution of educational requirements -- Rules.  [2008 c 23 § 14; 1994 c 291 § 4; 1987 c 332 § 18.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.141 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.100 License required -- Prerequisite to suit for commission.  [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.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.331 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.110 Exemptions from licensing.  [2008 c 23 § 16; 1997 c 322 § 7; 1989 c 161 § 1; 1988 c 240 § 20; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 9; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 10; 1951 c 222 § 9; 1941 c 252 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-26. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 4.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.151 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.120 Applications -- Conditions -- Fees.  [2008 c 23 § 17; 1997 c 322 § 8; 1987 c 332 § 4; 1980 c 72 § 1; 1979 c 25 § 1. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 42 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 6; 1951 c 222 § 10. Formerly: (i) 1947 c 203 § 1, part; 1945 c 111 § 3, part; 1943 c 118 § 2, part; 1941 c 252 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-34, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 §§ 10, 11. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 3; 1945 c 111 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-39.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.171 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.130 Examinations -- Scope -- Manual -- Moneys from sale.  [2008 c 23 § 18; 1997 c 322 § 9; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 11; 1951 c 222 § 11. Formerly: 1947 c 203 § 2, part; 1945 c 111 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 12, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-35, part.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.181 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.140 License fees -- Expiration -- Renewal -- Identification cards.  [2008 c 23 § 19; 1997 c 322 § 10; 1991 c 225 § 2; 1989 c 161 § 2; 1987 c 332 § 5; 1979 c 25 § 2. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 12; 1953 c 235 § 7; 1951 c 222 § 12. Formerly: (i) 1947 c 203 § 2, part; 1945 c 111 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 12, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-35, part. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 1, part; 1945 c 111 § 3, part; 1943 c 118 § 2, part; 1941 c 252 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-34, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 §§ 10, 11.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.191 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.150 Temporary permits.  [1997 c 322 § 11; 1979 c 25 § 3. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 4; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 13; 1953 c 235 § 8; 1951 c 222 § 13; prior: (i) 1947 c 203 § 2, part; 1945 c 111 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 12, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-35, part. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 1, part; 1945 c 111 § 3, part; 1943 c 118 § 2, part; 1941 c 252 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-34, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 §§ 10, 11.]  Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.155 Responsibility for conduct of subordinates.  [2008 c 23 § 20; 1997 c 322 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 6; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 14.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.201 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.161 Nonresident brokers, salesmen -- Licensing -- Requirements -- Reciprocity.  [1977 ex.s. c 370 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 15; 1953 c 235 § 9; 1951 c 222 § 21.]  Repealed by 1987 c 332 § 19.

18.85.163 Nonresident brokers -- Regulatory provisions apply.  [1951 c 222 § 22.]  Repealed by 1987 c 332 § 19.

18.85.165 Licenses -- Continuing education.  [2008 c 23 § 22; 1997 c 322 § 13; 1991 c 225 § 1; 1988 c 205 § 1.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.211 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.170 Licenses -- Restrictions as to use.  [2008 c 23 § 23; 1997 c 322 § 14; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 16; 1951 c 222 § 14; 1945 c 111 § 2; 1941 c 252 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-33. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 9.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.221 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.180 Licenses -- Office required -- Display of license.  [2008 c 23 § 24; 1997 c 322 § 15; 1957 c 52 § 41; 1951 c 222 § 15. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.231 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.190 Licenses -- Branch office.  [2008 c 23 § 25; 1989 c 161 § 3; 1987 c 332 § 6; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 5; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 17; 1957 c 52 § 42. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.241 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.200 Licenses -- Change of location.  [2008 c 23 § 26; 1987 c 332 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 266 § 17; 1957 c 52 § 43. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.255 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.210 Publication of chapter -- Distribution.  [2008 c 23 § 27; 1997 c 322 § 16; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 18; 1953 c 235 § 10; 1947 c 203 § 8; 1941 c 252 § 27; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-50. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 22.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.051 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.215 Inactive licenses.  [2008 c 23 § 28; 1994 c 291 § 3; 1988 c 205 § 4. Prior: 1987 c 514 § 1; 1987 c 332 § 17; 1985 c 162 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 8.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.265 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.220 License fees -- Real estate commission account.  [2008 c 23 § 29; 1993 c 50 § 1; 1991 c 277 § 1; 1987 c 332 § 8; 1967 c 22 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 11; 1941 c 252 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-30.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.061 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.225 License suspension -- Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.  [2008 c 23 § 30; 1996 c 293 § 14.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.341 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.227 License suspension -- Noncompliance with support order -- Reissuance.  [2008 c 23 § 31; 1997 c 58 § 826.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.351 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.230 Disciplinary action -- Grounds.  [2008 c 23 § 32; 2002 c 86 § 230; 1999 c 46 § 1; 1997 c 322 § 17; 1996 c 179 § 18; 1990 c 85 § 1; 1988 c 205 § 5. Prior: 1987 c 370 § 15; 1987 c 332 § 9; 1979 c 25 § 4; prior: 1977 ex.s. c 261 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 204 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 19; 1967 c 22 § 3; 1953 c 235 § 12; 1951 c 222 § 16; 1947 c 203 § 5; 1945 c 111 § 8; 1943 c 118 § 5; 1941 c 252 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-42; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 13.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.361 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.240 Disciplinary action -- Director's delegation of authority.  [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.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.370 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.251 Disciplinary action -- Procedure -- Investigation -- Hearing.  [1988 c 205 § 7; 1987 c 332 § 11; 1981 c 67 § 22; 1951 c 222 § 23.]  Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.

18.85.261 Disciplinary action -- Hearing -- Conduct of.  [2008 c 23 § 34; 2002 c 86 § 231; 1987 c 332 § 12; 1951 c 222 § 24.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.380 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.271 Disciplinary action -- Order -- Appeal.  [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.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.390 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.281 Appeal -- Transcript -- Cost.  [2008 c 23 § 36; 1997 c 322 § 18; 1951 c 222 § 26.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.401 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.290 Automatic termination of stay -- Further appeal.  [1972 ex.s. c 139 § 21; 1971 c 81 § 62; 1957 c 52 § 46; 1951 c 222 § 17. Prior: 1945 c 111 § 9, part; 1941 c 252 § 20, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-43, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 14, part.]  Repealed by 1997 c 322 § 26.

18.85.300 Bonds -- Remedy upon -- Limit of liability.  [1951 c 222 § 18; 1943 c 118 § 3; 1941 c 252 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8340-40. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 11.]  Repealed by 1997 c 322 § 26.

18.85.310 Broker's records -- Separate accounts -- Interest-bearing trust accounts -- Disposition of interest.  [2008 c 23 § 37; 1999 c 48 § 1; 1995 c 399 § 7; 1993 c 50 § 2; 1988 c 286 § 2; 1987 c 513 § 1; 1957 c 52 § 44; 1953 c 235 § 13; 1951 c 222 § 19. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.285 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.315 Distribution of interest from brokers' trust accounts.  [2008 c 23 § 38; 1993 c 50 § 3; 1987 c 513 § 9.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.311 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.317 Real estate education account.  [2008 c 23 § 39; 1997 c 322 § 19; 1993 c 50 § 4.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.321 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.320 Salespersons, associate brokers -- Termination of services.  [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.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.291 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.330 Sharing commissions.  [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.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.301 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.340 Violations -- Penalty.  [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.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.411 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.341 License suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.  [2008 c 23 § 30; 1996 c 293 § 14. Formerly RCW 18.85.225.]  Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.

18.85.343 Violations -- Cease and desist orders.  [1997 c 322 § 22; 1989 c 175 § 67; 1977 ex.s. c 261 § 2.] Repealed by 2007 c 256 § 22.

18.85.345 Attorney general as legal advisor.  [2008 c 23 § 43; 1997 c 322 § 23; 1941 c 252 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-32. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 8.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.420 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.350 Enforcement provisions.  [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.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.430 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.360 Witnesses -- Depositions -- Fees -- Subpoenas.  [1997 c 322 § 25; 1957 c 52 § 49. Prior: 1941 c 252 § 21, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-44, part.]  Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.

18.85.400 Multiple listing associations -- Entrance requirements.  [1969 c 78 § 2.]  Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.410 Sale of used mobile homes by licensees.  [1973 1st ex.s. c 60 § 1.]  Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 204 § 3.

18.85.450 Land development representative -- Registration -- Minimum requirements.  [1987 c 332 § 15; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 6.]  Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.460 Land development representative -- Registration issued to employing broker -- Display -- Fee -- Transferability -- Period of validity.  [1987 c 332 § 16; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 7.]  Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.470 Land development representative -- Authorized activities -- "Land development" defined.  [1977 ex.s. c 24 § 8.]  Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.480 Land development representative -- Responsibility of employing broker -- Violations.  [1977 ex.s. c 24 § 9.]  Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.500 Broker's trust account board.  [1987 c 513 § 8.]  Repealed by 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 857, effective July 1, 1994.

18.85.505 Low-income housing grants and loans -- Applications.  [1987 c 513 § 11.]  Recodified as RCW 43.185.074 pursuant to 1988 c 286 § 4.

18.85.510 Low-income housing grants and loans -- Approval -- License education programs.  [1988 c 286 § 3; 1987 c 513 § 10.]  Recodified as RCW 43.185.076 pursuant to 1988 c 286 § 4.

18.85.520 Fee assessed.  [2008 c 23 § 45; 2005 c 185 § 1; 1999 c 192 § 1.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.451 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.530 Washington real estate research account -- Creation.  [2008 c 23 § 46; 2005 c 185 § 2; 1999 c 192 § 2.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.461 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.540 Real estate research center -- Purpose.  [2005 c 185 § 3; 2002 c 294 § 5; 1999 c 192 § 3.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.471 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.550 Uniform regulation of business and professions act.  [2002 c 86 § 233.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.440 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.560 Out-of-state broker/salesperson/associate broker -- Requirements in lieu of licensing.  [2008 c 23 § 47; 2003 c 201 § 2.]  Recodified as RCW 18.85.131 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.

18.85.900 Severability-1941 c 252.  [1941 c 252 § 28.]  Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

18.85.910 Severability-1951 c 222.  [1951 c 222 § 27.]  Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

18.85.920 Severability-1972 ex.s. c 139.  [1972 ex.s. c 139 § 22.]  Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.