AgencyIntermediateCalifornia Exam

Which of the following is a fiduciary duty owed by a California listing broker to the seller?

APresenting only offers above the listing price
BLoyalty — placing the seller's interests above the broker's own interestsCorrect
CAdvising the seller on personal financial decisions unrelated to the transaction
DGuaranteeing the property will sell within the listing period

Why Loyalty — placing the seller's interests above the broker's own interests Is Correct

Answer B: Loyalty — placing the seller's interests above the broker's own interests

A listing broker owes the seller fiduciary duties including loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, reasonable care, and accounting (LCDOCA). Loyalty requires the broker to act in the seller's best interest, not the broker's own or the buyer's.

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

People Also Study

Practice More California Real Estate Questions

1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free California Quiz →