Agency
A Minnesota real estate agent is representing a buyer who wants to purchase a small apartment building. The agent has no commercial real estate experience. What should the agent do?
AAccept the assignment since any licensed agent can represent any buyer
BDecline the representation or associate with a more experienced commercial agent✓ Correct
CCharge a higher fee since commercial property is more complex
DRefer the buyer only if they cannot negotiate a commission agreement
Explanation
Minnesota agents have a duty of competence - they must be qualified to handle the transactions they accept. An agent without commercial experience handling a complex multi-family transaction may be breaching their duty of competence.
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