Washington § 18.86.070 Duration of agency relationship.

Washington Statutes

§ 18.86.070 — Duration of agency relationship.

Washington § 18.86.070

Title 18BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

Ch. 18.86REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIPS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 18.86.070 (2026).

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(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 duty:

(a)To account for all moneys and property received during the relationship; and

(b)To not disclose confidential information. Effective date — 2023 c 318: See note following RCW 18.86.010 .

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(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 duty:

(a) To account for all moneys and property received during the relationship; and

(b) To not disclose confidential information.

Effective date — 2023 c 318: See note following RCW 18.86.010 .

Real estate agency pamphlet — 1997 c 217 ss 1-6: See note following RCW 18.86.120 .

Effective date — 1997 c 217 ss 1-6 and 8: See note following RCW 18.86.020 .