AgencyIntermediateArizona Exam

An agent who continues to show a property after the listing expires is:

AAutomatically transformed into a buyer's agent for any prospective buyer who tours the property after expiration, since Arizona law prohibits listing-agent representation post-expiration

BActing without authority—the agency has terminated and the agent has no authority to represent the sellerCorrect

CActing within a customary industry courtesy period that gives the listing agent 10 additional days after expiration to show the property to previously introduced buyers

DActing as a disclosed dual agent under an implied authorization from the seller, since continued marketing of the property constitutes acceptance of extended agency

Why Acting without authority—the agency has terminated and the agent has no authority to represent the seller Is Correct

Answer B: Acting without authority—the agency has terminated and the agent has no authority to represent the seller

When a listing agreement expires, the agent's authority to represent the seller terminates. Continuing to show the property or solicit offers after expiration is acting without authority and creates liability.

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.

Key Agency Terms in This Question

Agency

A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.

Listing Agreement

A contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property.

Buyer's Agent

A real estate licensee who represents the buyer's interests in a transaction, owing fiduciary duties to the buyer.

People Also Study

Key Terms to Know

Listing Agreement

A contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property.

Agency

A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.

Buyer's Agent

A real estate licensee who represents the buyer's interests in a transaction, owing fiduciary duties to the buyer.

Dual Agency

A situation where a single real estate agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.

Study This Topic

Agency Law Guide

Practice More Arizona Real Estate Questions

1,400+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free Arizona Quiz →