Agency
In Colorado, the 'procuring cause' doctrine determines which buyer's broker:
AA. Filed a complaint first
BB. Is entitled to a commission by being the uninterrupted chain of events leading to the sale✓ Correct
CC. Showed the property the most times
DD. Represented the seller
Explanation
Procuring cause is the broker who was the uninterrupted, proximate cause of the buyer's purchase decision — the broker who initiated and continued negotiations leading to the sale. Procuring cause disputes between brokers are common when a buyer uses multiple agents. MLS rules and the National Association of REALTORS provide arbitration procedures for such disputes.
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