Washington licensee Paul represents a buyer, Amy, under a written buyer-broker agreement. During a showing of a listed property, Paul meets the listing broker, Susan. Susan has never met Amy before and this is their first interaction about this specific transaction. Under RCW 18.86, what is Susan's obligation regarding the agency disclosure pamphlet?

Correct Answer

C) Susan must provide the agency disclosure pamphlet to Amy at this first substantive contact

Under RCW 18.86.030, the agency disclosure pamphlet must be provided at first substantive contact. Even though Amy is already represented by Paul, Susan — as the listing broker — is still required to provide the pamphlet to Amy at their first substantive contact. The obligation applies to the listing broker's interaction with the buyer, regardless of whether the buyer already has representation.