Washington License Law

A Washington real estate broker collects earnest money from a buyer. The designated broker is on vacation. The broker must still deposit the funds into the trust account within:

AWhen the designated broker returns
B1 banking day of receipt, regardless of the designated broker's availability✓ Correct
C3 banking days if the designated broker is unavailable
D5 business days in all circumstances

Explanation

Washington's trust account requirements are absolute — funds must be deposited within 1 banking day of receipt, regardless of whether the designated broker is available. The broker cannot hold funds pending the designated broker's return.

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