A buyer's agent owes which fiduciary duties to their client? (OLD CAR)
Why Obedience, Loyalty, Disclosure, Confidentiality, Accounting, Reasonable care Is Correct
Answer A: Obedience, Loyalty, Disclosure, Confidentiality, Accounting, Reasonable care
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
A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Buyer's AgentA real estate licensee who represents the buyer's interests in a transaction, owing fiduciary duties to the buyer.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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Key Terms to Know
A real estate licensee who represents the buyer's interests in a transaction, owing fiduciary duties to the buyer.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
Fiduciary DutyThe highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
Seller's Agent (Listing Agent)A real estate licensee who represents the seller's interests, markets the property, and owes fiduciary duties to the seller.
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