AgencyIntermediateAlabama Exam

The procuring cause doctrine determines which broker is entitled to a commission by identifying:

AThe broker who held the listing first
BThe broker whose efforts were the unbroken chain of events leading directly to the completed saleCorrect
CThe broker who submitted the highest offer
DThe broker who showed the property the most times, which most practitioners would generally accept

Why The broker whose efforts were the unbroken chain of events leading directly to the completed sale Is Correct

Answer B: The broker whose efforts were the unbroken chain of events leading directly to the completed sale

The procuring cause doctrine awards the commission to the broker whose continuous, unbroken efforts were the primary cause leading to the completed sale.

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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