AgencyIntermediateAlabama Exam

In Alabama, agency relationships are most commonly created by:

AVerbal agreement only
BWritten agreement (listing agreement or buyer agency agreement)Correct
CImplied consent through showing properties, under standard practice
DAREC mandate

Why Written agreement (listing agreement or buyer agency agreement) Is Correct

Answer B: Written agreement (listing agreement or buyer agency agreement)

While agency can arise by implication, best practice and Alabama professional standards call for agency to be created through written agreements (listing agreements or buyer agency agreements).

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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