Agency
A Kansas buyer's agent is also a licensed property inspector. If they perform a home inspection for their buyer-client for a fee, they must:
APerform the inspection for free to avoid a conflict
BDisclose the dual role to the buyer and get consent✓ Correct
CObtain KREC permission for each dual-role transaction
DRefer the inspection to an unrelated party always
Explanation
An agent who provides additional services (like a home inspection) for compensation must disclose the dual role and obtain client consent to avoid undisclosed conflicts of interest.
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Key Terms to Know
Buyer's Agent
A real estate licensee who represents the buyer's interests in a transaction, owing fiduciary duties to the buyer.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
AgencyA legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Dual AgencyA situation where a single real estate agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.
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