AgencyIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska salesperson shows a buyer a property that the salesperson's brokerage has listed. Without a designated agency arrangement, this creates:

AAn illegal conflict of interest
BAn in-house or dual agency situation requiring disclosure and consentCorrect
CAn automatic subagency for the buyer
DA transaction that must be referred to another brokerage, in most cases

Why An in-house or dual agency situation requiring disclosure and consent Is Correct

Answer B: An in-house or dual agency situation requiring disclosure and consent

When a salesperson shows their own brokerage's listing to a buyer, the brokerage represents both seller (as listing broker) and buyer (if the salesperson is also helping the buyer). This creates dual agency, which requires full disclosure and informed written consent from both parties.

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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