Washington License Law

A Washington designated broker who discovers that one of their affiliated brokers has forged a client's signature on a listing agreement must:

AHandle it internally and give the broker a second chance
BTerminate the broker immediately, notify the DOL, and potentially the affected client and law enforcement✓ Correct
COnly act if the client complains
DLet the court system handle it without DOL notification

Explanation

Forging a client's signature is forgery — a serious crime. The designated broker must terminate the forger's affiliation, notify the DOL as required by law, inform the client of the forgery, and likely report the matter to law enforcement. Covering up or delaying action could also expose the designated broker to discipline.

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