2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 18.85.560: Out-of-state broker/salesperson/associate broker — Requirements in lieu of licensing.

(1) An out-of-state broker, for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, or in the expectation, or upon the promise of receiving or collecting a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, may perform those acts that require a license under this chapter, with respect to commercial real estate, provided that the out-of-state broker does all of the following:

     (a) Works in cooperation with a Washington real estate broker who holds a valid, active license issued under this chapter;

     (b) Enters into a written agreement with the Washington broker that includes the terms of cooperation, oversight by the Washington broker, compensation, and a statement that the out-of-state broker and its agents will agree to adhere to the laws of Washington;

     (c) Furnishes the Washington broker with a copy of the out-of-state broker's current license in good standing from any jurisdiction where the out-of-state broker maintains an active real estate license;

     (d) Consents to jurisdiction that legal actions arising out of the conduct of the out-of-state broker or its agents may be commenced against the out-of-state broker in the court of proper jurisdiction of any county in Washington where the cause of action arises or where the plaintiff resides;

     (e) Includes the name of the Washington broker on all advertising in accordance with RCW 18.85.230(8); and

     (f) Deposits all documentation required by this section and records and documents related to the transaction with the Washington broker, for a period of three years after the date the documentation is provided, or the transaction occurred, as appropriate.

     (2) An out-of-state salesperson or associate broker may perform those acts that require a real estate salesperson or associate broker license under this chapter with respect to commercial real estate, provided that the out-of-state salesperson or associate broker meets all of the following requirements:

     (a) Is licensed with and works under the direct supervision of an out-of-state broker who meets all of the requirements under subsection (1) of this section; and

     (b) Provides the Washington broker who is working in cooperation with the out-of-state broker with whom the salesperson or associate broker is associated with a copy of the salesperson's or associate broker's current license in good standing from the jurisdiction where the out-of-state salesperson or associate broker maintains an active real estate license in connection with the out-of-state broker.

     (3) A person licensed in a jurisdiction where there is no legal distinction between a real estate broker license and a real estate salesperson license must meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section before engaging in any activity described in this section that requires a real estate broker license in this state.

[2003 c 201 § 2.]