Washington License Law
Under Washington real estate law, a seller's agent who also represents the buyer in the same transaction without proper disclosure and consent has:
APerformed a valuable service by facilitating the transaction
BViolated Washington's agency disclosure laws and breached fiduciary duties✓ Correct
COnly violated the NAR Code of Ethics, not Washington law
DCommitted a criminal offense in all cases
Explanation
Acting as a dual agent without proper written disclosure and informed consent from both parties violates Washington's agency disclosure law (RCW 18.86) and constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty to both clients.
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