Williamson, Inc. v. Calibre Homes, Inc.

— This case requires us to determine whether the substantial compliance doctrine applies to the real estate brokers and salespersons act (REBSA), chapter 18.85 RCW, and whether Williamson, Inc., substantially complied with the licensing requirements of REBSA. Calibre Homes, Inc. (Calibre) argues the substantial compliance doctrine does not apply to REBSA. Calibre further argues that even if the doctrine applies to REBSA, Williamson, Inc., did not have an officer who was also a broker and therefore did not substantially comply with REBSA. The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court and held…