Agency
The 'procuring cause' doctrine in real estate determines:
AWho holds the seller's earnest money
BWhich broker is entitled to a commission by identifying who set in motion the chain of events leading to a sale✓ Correct
CWhich agent must disclose material defects
DHow commissions are taxed
Explanation
The procuring cause doctrine determines which broker earned a commission by identifying the agent who set in motion the uninterrupted series of events that led to the sale. It is used to resolve commission disputes between competing brokers.
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