AgencyIntermediateArizona Exam

An Arizona buyer who uses a buyer's agent without a written agreement may find that the agent:

ACannot legally represent them in a transaction
BMay be considered the seller's subagent, protecting the seller's interestsCorrect
CHas all fiduciary duties to the buyer
DIs required to disclose dual agency

Why May be considered the seller's subagent, protecting the seller's interests Is Correct

Answer B: May be considered the seller's subagent, protecting the seller's interests

Without a written buyer's agency agreement, the buyer's agent may be acting as the seller's subagent (especially if cooperating through the MLS), meaning they legally represent the seller's interests, not the buyer's.

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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