AgencyIntermediateArizona Exam

The term 'client' in Arizona real estate agency means:

AAny person who contacts a licensee in connection with a real estate transaction
BA buyer or seller who has entered into an agency relationship with the licenseeCorrect
CAny person who visits a property during an open house
DAny party involved in a transaction the licensee participates in, agreement or not

Why A buyer or seller who has entered into an agency relationship with the licensee Is Correct

Answer B: A buyer or seller who has entered into an agency relationship with the licensee

A 'client' is a person who has entered into an agency relationship with a real estate licensee, creating fiduciary duties. A 'customer' is a third party (not the agent's principal) who receives limited duties like honesty but not 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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