Agency
Under Washington agency law, an agent's authority to bind the principal can arise from three sources. Which of the following is NOT a recognized source of agent authority?
AExpress authority (given in writing)
BImplied authority (necessarily implied by express authority)
CInherent authority (by virtue of the agent's professional status)✓ Correct
DApparent authority (reasonably created by the principal's conduct)
Explanation
The recognized sources of agent authority are express (written or verbal instructions), implied (necessarily incident to express authority), and apparent (created by the principal's conduct toward third parties). 'Inherent authority' based solely on professional status is not a standard recognized category.
Related Washington Agency Questions
- Under RCW 18.86, which of the following is a duty owed exclusively to a seller-client (not to a buyer-customer)?
- A Washington seller signs an exclusive right to sell listing agreement for 90 days. On day 75, a buyer contacts the seller directly without the agent's involvement. Under an exclusive right to sell agreement, if this buyer purchases the property:
- Under Washington agency law, the term 'subagency' in a real estate context traditionally referred to:
- In Washington, a seller's 'exclusive right to sell' listing agreement means:
- A Washington buyer's agent writes an offer on behalf of their client. The agent makes an error in the offer price (types $390,000 instead of the intended $380,000). This is a/an:
- A Washington listing agent is asked by the seller to misrepresent the age of the home's roof to make it more attractive. The agent agrees and tells buyers the roof is 5 years old when it is actually 15 years old. This constitutes:
- A Washington listing broker tells a buyer that the property has never had water intrusion, even though the broker's inspection notes from a prior client's offer show water damage in the basement. The listing broker has committed:
- A Washington seller's agent advertises a property with a virtual tour but fails to disclose a major highway adjacent to the property in the advertising. A buyer who purchases after seeing only the virtual tour claims misrepresentation. The agent may be liable for:
Practice More Washington Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Washington Quiz →