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Rachel is a licensed Washington real estate Broker affiliated with Sunrise Realty. She receives a written offer from a buyer for a property listed by another firm. Under RCW Chapter 18.85 and Washington's license law, who is responsible for ensuring that the offer is properly presented to the seller in a timely manner?

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C) Rachel's Designated Broker at Sunrise Realty, who bears ultimate supervisory responsibility for Rachel's actions

Under RCW 18.85, the Designated Broker of a real estate firm bears ultimate supervisory responsibility for the licensed activities of all Brokers affiliated with that firm. While Rachel as the buyer's broker has a duty to present the offer promptly, her Designated Broker at Sunrise Realty is ultimately responsible for ensuring that Rachel's professional conduct — including timely offer presentation — complies with Washington license law.

Answer Options
A
Rachel alone, as the buyer's broker who prepared the offer
B
The listing firm's Designated Broker, who must personally review all offers before presentation
C
Rachel's Designated Broker at Sunrise Realty, who bears ultimate supervisory responsibility for Rachel's actions
D
The DOL, which requires all offers to be submitted through its transaction management portal

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