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Bryce you raise an interesting point in the hypothetical situation in which the contract is somewhat illusory from the seller’s point of view. I have not seen any contracts with such an escape clause. I agree under such facts the DOL might have a case. Yours
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interest and get assignment fee and if person couldn’t find a buyer for buyer’s interest had the right to terminate the deal at no cost to the person.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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Dear Rob, about nine years ago the DOL put out “guidance” on this point and it has been of concern to real estate investors since then. I disagree with the department because a licensed broker is not a party to the underlying transaction but the buyer who
assigns his or her contract to someone else is. This is the guidance that the DOL put out which I understand will not go to the listserv. Yours truly, Doug Owens<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;" class="">Any experience with DOR or DOL taking the position that real estate investors who assign purchase contracts must be licensed real estate brokers (RCW 18.85)? I have seen a recent inquiry by DOL of one
of my real estate investor clients. Clients who are in the business of getting property under contract and then assigning the buyer's interest for consideration that is typically only paid at the time of closing on the settlement statement. One of the complaints
was by a disgruntled local licensed real estate broker who is a competitor.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;" class="">Also, it has always been my understanding that under WAC 458-61A-104 as to the assignment consideration the seller does not pay excise but the purchaser does pay.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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