Contracts
In Washington, a purchase and sale agreement that is signed by an agent 'for and on behalf of' the principal without written authorization is:
AValid because agents always have authority to sign
BPotentially voidable by the principal because it was signed without proper authorization✓ Correct
CValid if the price exceeds $100,000
DVoid because the agent had no authority
Explanation
An agent who signs a real estate contract without written authorization from the principal acts without authority. The principal may ratify the unauthorized action or disavow it. Without ratification, the contract may be voidable by the principal.
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