Wash. Admin. Code § 308-124-300

Current through Register Vol. 24-12, June 15, 2024
Section 308-124-300 - Definitions

Words and terms used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as each has under chapter 18.85 RCW unless otherwise clearly provided in this chapter, or the context in which they are used in this chapter clearly indicates that they be given some other meaning.

(1) "Branch manager" is the natural person who holds a managing broker's license and has delegated authority by the designated broker to manage a single physical location of a branch office. The department shall issue an endorsement for "branch managers."
(2) "Affiliated licensees" are the natural persons licensed as brokers or managing brokers employed by a firm and who are licensed to represent the firm in the performance of any of the acts specified in chapter 18.85 RCW.
(3) "Prospect procurement" is initiating contact with a prospective buyer, seller, landlord or tenant for the purpose of engaging in a sale, lease or rental of real estate or a business opportunity, and the contact is initiated under a promise of compensation.
(4) "Brokerage service contracts" include, but are not limited to, purchase and sale agreements, lease or rental agreements, listings, options, agency agreements, or property management agreements.
(5) "Branch office" means:
(a) A separate physical office of the real estate firm; and
(b) Has a different mailing address of the main firm office; and
(c) Uses the real estate firm's UBI (unified business identifier) number.

Wash. Admin. Code § 308-124-300

Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and 18.85.041. WSR 10-06-078, § 308-124-300, filed 3/1/10, effective 7/1/10.