AgencyIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, if a real estate firm represents both the buyer and seller in the same transaction without designating separate agents, this is considered:

AIllegal per se
BPermitted dual agency with written consentCorrect
CA standard brokerage practice, in most cases
DTransactional brokerage

Why Permitted dual agency with written consent Is Correct

Answer B: Permitted dual agency with written consent

In Alaska, dual agency is permitted but requires written informed consent from both parties. Without such consent, representing both sides would be an undisclosed conflict of interest and a violation of the agent's fiduciary duties.

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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