AgencyIntermediateAlabama Exam

Which of the following best describes a transaction broker (non-agent) in Alabama?

AAn agent who represents only the seller
BAn agent who represents only the buyer
CA facilitator who assists both parties without representing eitherCorrect
DAn agent who handles commercial transactions only, as a general rule

Why A facilitator who assists both parties without representing either Is Correct

Answer C: A facilitator who assists both parties without representing either

A transaction broker (non-agent) assists both parties in completing the transaction without representing either as a fiduciary. They owe duties of honesty and fair dealing but not the full fiduciary duties of loyalty and obedience.

Exam Tip: Agency

Agency questions are among the most tested on the exam. Focus on the difference between client and customer, and memorize the fiduciary duties (OLD CAR). Watch for questions that try to blur the line between a general agent and a special agent.

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