Agency
A Washington buyer's agent has been showing a buyer properties for 3 months without a written representation agreement. The buyer finds a property and is ready to make an offer. At this point, the agent should:
AContinue without a written agreement since the relationship is established
BHave the buyer sign a written buyer representation agreement before submitting any offer✓ Correct
CDisclose verbally to the seller's agent that they represent the buyer
DSubmit the offer first, then execute the representation agreement at closing
Explanation
Washington's agency law requires written agreements to formalize an agency relationship. The agent should have the buyer sign a written buyer representation agreement before submitting any offer to clearly establish the agency relationship, duties, and compensation terms.
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