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Marcus and Linda are married and own their home in Washington State as community property. Marcus wants to sell the home to a buyer without telling Linda. The listing broker, having only Marcus's signature on the listing agreement, proceeds with the transaction. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this situation?
Correct Answer
A) The sale is invalid because both spouses must sign the deed to convey community real property in Washington
Under Washington community property law (RCW 26.16.030), both spouses must sign any deed conveying community real property. A deed signed by only one spouse does not effectively transfer the other spouse's community property interest. The sale would be invalid without Linda's signature on the deed.
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The sale is invalid because both spouses must sign the deed to convey community real property in WashingtonB
The sale is valid if the buyer is a bona fide purchaser who had no knowledge of Linda's interestC
The sale is valid because only the spouse whose name appears on the title needs to sign the deedD
The sale is valid because Marcus, as the managing spouse, has authority to convey community real property aloneWhy This Is the Correct Answer
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