AgencyIntermediateAlabama Exam

Which of the following situations would create an implied agency in Alabama?

AA buyer signs a written buyer agency agreement
BA buyer asks an agent for advice and the agent provides it repeatedly, acting as their advocateCorrect
CA broker sends a mass mailer advertising their services, which reflects common industry practice
DAn agent shows a property to an unrepresented buyer

Why A buyer asks an agent for advice and the agent provides it repeatedly, acting as their advocate Is Correct

Answer B: A buyer asks an agent for advice and the agent provides it repeatedly, acting as their advocate

Implied agency can arise when an agent repeatedly acts as an advocate for a buyer without a written agreement — through their conduct, an agency relationship is implied.

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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