Agency

Under Alabama agency law, when does an agency relationship with a buyer typically begin?

AWhen the buyer signs a purchase contract
BWhen the licensee shows the buyer their first property
CWhen a written buyer representation agreement is signed✓ Correct
DWhen the buyer makes their first offer

Explanation

In Alabama, a formal buyer agency relationship is created by a written buyer representation agreement. Without it, the licensee may be acting as a facilitator or subagent rather than as the buyer's agent.

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