In California, home buyers and home sellers can use the same realtor for a real estate transaction. It's one of the very few states to allow this. When a home buyer and seller are represented by the same real estate agent, it's called “dual agency”.
(1) A broker may act as a limited dual agent only with the written consent of both parties to the transaction, set forth in the services agreement. (f) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after the limited dual agent has complied with RCW 18.86.
The exclusive right to sell listing agreement is the most common type of agreement in real estate. Under this arrangement, the broker is given exclusive rights to market the property for a set period.
Up to a certain point, it is legal to list your home with multiple Realtors in most states. It would be a logistical nightmare (we'll cover that in detail below), but it is still technically legal. The moment it becomes not okay is when you sign an exclusive agency listing with a particular broker or firm.
Effective January 1, 2024, this law modernizes the decades-old Real Estate Agency Law in Washington, introducing significant improvements in transparency and consumer protection for both buyers and sellers. A key change requires real estate brokerage firms to enter into written agreements with both sellers and buyers.
(1) A broker may act as a limited dual agent only with the written consent of both parties to the transaction, set forth in the services agreement. (f) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after the limited dual agent has complied with RCW 18.86.
Meseck, the most common complaints involve: Septic systems. Solar leases. Failure to disclose and Seller's Property Disclosures. Water rights. Miscommunication. Agent-owned property and additional supervision. Multiple offers. Unpermitted work.
Selling a House Privately in WA in Five Simple Steps! 1: Preparing the Contract. A sale contract is a legally binding agreement that the buyer and seller must sign before purchasing a property. 2: Decide on the Property's Value. 3: Prepare the Listing. 4: Negotiate with a Buyer. 5: Sign the Contract.