Agency
A Washington seller refuses to sign a buyer's addendum but verbally tells their agent to 'tell the buyer we'll do it.' The agent relays the message. No written counter was signed. Is this a binding modification to the contract?
AYes, because the seller authorized the agent to make the promise
BNo, because modifications to a real estate contract must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds✓ Correct
CYes, if both agents are witnesses to the verbal agreement
DNo, only if the buyer refuses to proceed based on the verbal promise
Explanation
Modifications to a real estate contract must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds (RCW 19.36).
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