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Under Washington's real estate license law (RCW Chapter 18.85), all of the following are grounds for the DOL to suspend or revoke a real estate license EXCEPT:

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C) Representing a buyer and a seller in the same transaction with both parties' written consent

Under RCW 18.86 (Washington Law of Real Estate Agency), a licensee may legally represent both the buyer and seller in the same transaction as a dual agent, provided that written consent is obtained from both parties. Dual agency with written consent is explicitly permitted under Washington law and is NOT grounds for license discipline. This is a lawful practice when properly disclosed and consented to.

Answer Options
A
Commingling client funds with the broker's personal funds
B
Making a substantial misrepresentation in connection with a real estate transaction
C
Representing a buyer and a seller in the same transaction with both parties' written consent
D
Failing to disclose a known material defect in a property being listed for sale

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