AgencyIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado seller who does not want to pay a buyer's agent commission may:

ARefuse to pay any agent under any circumstances
BEnter into a listing agreement that specifies their compensation offer to buyer's agents, which may be zeroCorrect
COnly refuse commissions in commercial transactions
DNot legally refuse to compensate buyer's agents in Colorado, which most practitioners would generally accept

Why Enter into a listing agreement that specifies their compensation offer to buyer's agents, which may be zero Is Correct

Answer B: Enter into a listing agreement that specifies their compensation offer to buyer's agents, which may be zero

Following NAR settlement changes effective 2024, sellers in Colorado are no longer required to offer any compensation to buyer's brokers through the MLS. Sellers may negotiate compensation arrangements separately with their listing broker.

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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