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What is the main role of an agent (broker) in a real estate agency relationship?
What is the main role of an agent (broker) in a real estate agency relationship?
- Enforcing fiduciary duties on the client
- Finding a buyer, seller, tenant, or landlord
- Writing contracts for their own benefit
- Negotiating contracts on behalf of the client (correct)
What is the key characteristic of a Special Agency Relationship in real estate?
What is the key characteristic of a Special Agency Relationship in real estate?
- Pertains to a single transaction where agent cannot enter into contracts on behalf of the principal (correct)
- Allows the agent to represent the principal in all matters
- Involves representation in business affairs with similar contracting abilities
- Creates a permanent bond between agent and principal
What is required for the establishment of an agency relationship in real estate?
What is required for the establishment of an agency relationship in real estate?
- A handshake agreement without any written documentation
- An implied agreement based on mutual understanding
- An indefinite agreement with no expiry date
- A written or verbal contract outlining terms and conditions (correct)
In real estate, how can an implied agreement for an agency relationship be formed?
In real estate, how can an implied agreement for an agency relationship be formed?
What is the significance of fiduciary duties in an agency relationship?
What is the significance of fiduciary duties in an agency relationship?
Why do certain states prohibit the existence of implied agreements in real estate agency relationships?
Why do certain states prohibit the existence of implied agreements in real estate agency relationships?
What type of termination occurs when both parties agree to end the contract?
What type of termination occurs when both parties agree to end the contract?
What duty requires an agent to act within the bounds of their expertise?
What duty requires an agent to act within the bounds of their expertise?
What is the potential consequence of breaching an agent's fiduciary duties?
What is the potential consequence of breaching an agent's fiduciary duties?
Which agency type represents both the seller and buyer simultaneously?
Which agency type represents both the seller and buyer simultaneously?
What is the primary objective of disclosure regulations in real estate transactions?
What is the primary objective of disclosure regulations in real estate transactions?
In fraud, what is required for a party to be damaged by a misstatement?
In fraud, what is required for a party to be damaged by a misstatement?
What distinguishes negligent misrepresentation from intentional misrepresentation?
What distinguishes negligent misrepresentation from intentional misrepresentation?
When does a buyer agent need to disclose information to sellers?
When does a buyer agent need to disclose information to sellers?
What duty does a facilitator in real estate transactions owe to the parties involved?
What duty does a facilitator in real estate transactions owe to the parties involved?
What dual agency type requires informed, written consent before disclosing certain information?
What dual agency type requires informed, written consent before disclosing certain information?
What type of agency relationship empowers an agent to represent the principal in all matters and contract on behalf of the client?
What type of agency relationship empowers an agent to represent the principal in all matters and contract on behalf of the client?
In real estate, what is a key requirement for the creation of an agency relationship?
In real estate, what is a key requirement for the creation of an agency relationship?
For which type of agency relationship is representation limited to a single transaction where agents typically cannot enter into contracts on behalf of their principals?
For which type of agency relationship is representation limited to a single transaction where agents typically cannot enter into contracts on behalf of their principals?
What is the significance of having a definite expiry date in an agency agreement?
What is the significance of having a definite expiry date in an agency agreement?
Under what circumstances can an implied agreement for an agency relationship be formed?
Under what circumstances can an implied agreement for an agency relationship be formed?
Which type of agency relationship often characterizes most brokerage relationships in real estate?
Which type of agency relationship often characterizes most brokerage relationships in real estate?
What is the consequence of breaching an agent's fiduciary duties, according to the text?
What is the consequence of breaching an agent's fiduciary duties, according to the text?
What type of agency relationship represents neither party involved in the real estate transaction?
What type of agency relationship represents neither party involved in the real estate transaction?
In real estate, what distinguishes fraud from misrepresentation?
In real estate, what distinguishes fraud from misrepresentation?
Which party must receive written disclosure regarding price, financing positions, or motivations from a dual agent?
Which party must receive written disclosure regarding price, financing positions, or motivations from a dual agent?
What is the primary objective of disclosure regulations in real estate transactions?
What is the primary objective of disclosure regulations in real estate transactions?
What type of termination occurs when one party deserts or damages the property related to the contract?
What type of termination occurs when one party deserts or damages the property related to the contract?
What duty requires an agent to place the client's interests above their own and customers' interests?
What duty requires an agent to place the client's interests above their own and customers' interests?
When does a buyer agent need to provide written disclosure to sellers?
When does a buyer agent need to provide written disclosure to sellers?
In real estate, what is required for a party to be damaged by a misstatement?
In real estate, what is required for a party to be damaged by a misstatement?
Which agency relationship type represents either the tenant or landlord?
Which agency relationship type represents either the tenant or landlord?
What is the key requirement for establishing an agency relationship in real estate?
What is the key requirement for establishing an agency relationship in real estate?
What type of agency relationship in real estate involves representation in business affairs with similar contracting abilities as the agent?
What type of agency relationship in real estate involves representation in business affairs with similar contracting abilities as the agent?
Under what circumstances can an implied agreement for an agency relationship be formed?
Under what circumstances can an implied agreement for an agency relationship be formed?
What distinguishes Special Agency from other types of agencies in real estate?
What distinguishes Special Agency from other types of agencies in real estate?
What is the consequence of breaching fiduciary duties in an agency relationship?
What is the consequence of breaching fiduciary duties in an agency relationship?
What does a single agency in real estate typically involve?
What does a single agency in real estate typically involve?
What are the main duties of a dual agent in a real estate transaction?
What are the main duties of a dual agent in a real estate transaction?
What type of termination occurs when one party deserts or damages the property related to the contract?
What type of termination occurs when one party deserts or damages the property related to the contract?
What is the consequence of a licensee boasting about a property's benefits?
What is the consequence of a licensee boasting about a property's benefits?
What is required for a party to claim fraud in a real estate transaction?
What is required for a party to claim fraud in a real estate transaction?
What is the primary duty of a facilitator in real estate transactions?
What is the primary duty of a facilitator in real estate transactions?
When does a buyer's agent need to provide written disclosure to sellers in real estate transactions?
When does a buyer's agent need to provide written disclosure to sellers in real estate transactions?
"Informed, written consent" is a requirement for which type of dual agency?
"Informed, written consent" is a requirement for which type of dual agency?
What type of agency relationship in real estate involves representation limited to a single transaction where agents typically cannot enter into contracts on behalf of their principals?
What type of agency relationship in real estate involves representation limited to a single transaction where agents typically cannot enter into contracts on behalf of their principals?
Which type of agreement for an agency relationship in real estate can be formed through the actions of either party, whether intentional or unintentional?
Which type of agreement for an agency relationship in real estate can be formed through the actions of either party, whether intentional or unintentional?
What is the key requirement for establishing an agency relationship in real estate?
What is the key requirement for establishing an agency relationship in real estate?
Which type of agency relationship empowers an agent to represent the principal in all matters and contract on behalf of the client?
Which type of agency relationship empowers an agent to represent the principal in all matters and contract on behalf of the client?
What is the consequence of breaching fiduciary duties in an agency relationship, according to the text?
What is the consequence of breaching fiduciary duties in an agency relationship, according to the text?
Why do certain states prohibit the existence of implied agreements in real estate agency relationships?
Why do certain states prohibit the existence of implied agreements in real estate agency relationships?
What is the consequence of breaching an agent's fiduciary duties in a real estate transaction?
What is the consequence of breaching an agent's fiduciary duties in a real estate transaction?
When does a buyer agent need to provide written disclosure to sellers in real estate transactions?
When does a buyer agent need to provide written disclosure to sellers in real estate transactions?
What type of termination occurs when one party deserts or damages the property related to the contract?
What type of termination occurs when one party deserts or damages the property related to the contract?
What duty requires an agent to place the client's interests above their own and customers' interests?
What duty requires an agent to place the client's interests above their own and customers' interests?
What is the primary objective of disclosure regulations in real estate transactions?
What is the primary objective of disclosure regulations in real estate transactions?
Which agency type represents both the seller and buyer simultaneously?
Which agency type represents both the seller and buyer simultaneously?
Under what circumstances can an implied agreement for an agency relationship be formed?
Under what circumstances can an implied agreement for an agency relationship be formed?
What distinguishes fraud from misrepresentation in a real estate transaction?
What distinguishes fraud from misrepresentation in a real estate transaction?
What does a single agency in real estate typically involve?
What does a single agency in real estate typically involve?
What is required for the establishment of an agency relationship in real estate?
What is required for the establishment of an agency relationship in real estate?
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