AgencyIntermediateCalifornia Exam

In California, what is a 'non-exclusive buyer representation agreement'?

AAn agreement where the buyer can work with any agent and owes no commission, consistent with typical listing agreement terms
BAn agreement where the buyer retains the right to work with multiple agents but pays the agent a commission if they find the propertyCorrect
CAn agreement where the agent represents multiple buyers simultaneously, per standard fiduciary practice in the industry
DA verbal agency agreement with no legal standing, under standard California agency practice

Why An agreement where the buyer retains the right to work with multiple agents but pays the agent a commission if they find the property Is Correct

Answer B: An agreement where the buyer retains the right to work with multiple agents but pays the agent a commission if they find the property

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.

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