Agency
The 'procuring cause' doctrine in Arizona determines:
AWhich party is responsible for paying closing costs
BWhich broker is entitled to a commission when multiple brokers were involved in bringing about a sale✓ Correct
CThe order in which offers are presented to the seller
DThe responsibility for property defects discovered after closing
Explanation
Procuring cause determines which broker is entitled to a commission by identifying which broker was the proximate cause of the completed transaction—the broker whose uninterrupted series of events led directly to the sale. This is often disputed when buyer changes brokers mid-transaction.
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