Agency
In a Montana transaction, a cooperating broker (buyer's agent) who procures a ready, willing, and able buyer earns their commission:
AOnly upon the buyer's mortgage approval
BOnly at closing when the transaction completes✓ Correct
CWhen the offer is accepted by the seller
DWhen the listing agreement is signed
Explanation
Under standard Montana practice and most cooperative commission agreements, a buyer's agent earns commission only at closing when the transaction successfully completes. An accepted offer creates a contractual right, but the commission is typically paid from closing proceeds.
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