Agency
In California, what is a 'non-exclusive buyer representation agreement'?
AAn agreement where the buyer can work with any agent and owes no commission
BAn agreement where the buyer retains the right to work with multiple agents but pays the agent a commission if they find the property✓ Correct
CAn agreement where the agent represents multiple buyers simultaneously
DA verbal agency agreement with no legal standing
Explanation
A non-exclusive buyer representation agreement allows the buyer to work with multiple agents. If the buyer purchases a property found by this particular agent, the agent earns a commission. The buyer is not locked into working exclusively with one agent.
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