AgencyIntermediateCalifornia Exam

What is a 'buyer's agent' (buyer's representative) and what duties do they owe?

AAn agent who helps buyers find homes but owes fiduciary duties only to the seller
BAn agent who represents the buyer's interests and owes fiduciary duties to the buyerCorrect
CAn agent paid by the buyer who works independently of any broker
DAn agent designated by the court to represent a buyer in a dispute

Why An agent who represents the buyer's interests and owes fiduciary duties to the buyer Is Correct

Answer B: An agent who represents the buyer's interests and owes fiduciary duties to the buyer

A buyer's agent is a licensee who represents the buyer and owes the buyer full fiduciary duties: loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure of material facts, obedience to lawful instructions, reasonable care and diligence, and accounting.

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.

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