Agency

In Michigan, a real estate licensee who represents a buyer in a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transaction:

ACannot receive compensation since there is no listing broker
BCan negotiate a commission directly with the FSBO seller✓ Correct
CAutomatically becomes the seller's agent as well
DMust have the seller sign a listing agreement first

Explanation

A buyer's agent in a FSBO transaction can negotiate compensation directly with the seller. The buyer's agency agreement should address who pays the agent's commission if the seller does not offer cooperation.

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