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Broker Sam is licensed in Washington and wants to also practice real estate in Oregon. He completes Oregon's licensing requirements and passes Oregon's exam. Sam plans to conduct Washington transactions from his Oregon office without maintaining a Washington office. Under Washington law, which of the following is most accurate?

Correct Answer

B) Sam may hold an active Washington license affiliated with a Washington firm without maintaining a personal office in Washington

Under RCW 18.85 and Washington DOL rules, a broker is not required to maintain a personal physical office in Washington. The broker must be affiliated with a Washington-licensed real estate firm under a designated broker who does maintain a Washington office. Washington does not distinguish between 'resident' and 'non-resident' licenses in the way some other states do — the requirement is firm affiliation, not a personal office location.

Answer Options
A
Sam must maintain a physical office in Washington to hold an active Washington broker license
B
Sam may hold an active Washington license affiliated with a Washington firm without maintaining a personal office in Washington
C
Sam must apply for a non-resident license, which has different examination requirements than a resident license
D
Sam may only conduct Washington transactions if he is physically present in Washington at the time of each transaction

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