Agency
A Maryland buyer's agent who is offered a referral fee from a home inspector should:
AAccept the fee as compensation for the referral
BDecline or disclose the arrangement to the buyer, as it creates a conflict of interest✓ Correct
COnly accept if the inspector is ASHI-certified
DReport the inspector to MREC
Explanation
Accepting referral fees from service providers recommended to clients creates a conflict of interest. Maryland agents should decline such fees or fully disclose them to the client.
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