A subagent owes fiduciary duties to:
Why The principal of the original agent (typically the seller in a traditional listing) Is Correct
Answer B: The principal of the original agent (typically the seller in a traditional listing)
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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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A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
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.
Dual AgencyA situation where a single real estate agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.
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.
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