The Washington Petition for Order Authorizing Sale of Real Property is a legal document used in Washington State for a court-supervised sale of real property. It is typically used when a property owner is unable to reach a fair and reasonable agreement with a potential buyer. The Petition initiates a court process wherein the court approves or disapproves the proposed sale and outlines the terms of the sale. The Petition must be completed and filed with the court by the property owner or their legal representative. It must include the legal description of the property, the amount and terms of the offer, a statement of the owner's reason for selling, and information about the potential buyer. The court will review the Petition and order the sale if it is in the owner's best interest. There are two types of Washington Petition for Order Authorizing Sale of Real Property: voluntary and involuntary. A voluntary Petition is used when the property owner agrees to the proposed sale. An involuntary Petition is used when the property owner does not agree to the proposed sale and the court must determine whether the sale is in the owner's best interests.