Agency

A buyer's agent accepts a referral fee from a home inspector. This is:

AAcceptable if disclosed to the buyer
BA violation of the agent's duty of loyalty to the buyer and may violate RESPA✓ Correct
CStandard industry practice
DLegal if under $50

Explanation

Accepting a referral fee from a home inspector creates a conflict of interest and a breach of the duty of loyalty. It may also violate RESPA's prohibition on kickbacks for referrals of settlement services.

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