Agency
A Nebraska buyer's agent has a duty to perform a 'reasonable visual inspection' of the property for the buyer. This duty requires the agent to:
AHire a licensed inspector to check the property
BVisually observe and report obvious defects noticed during showings✓ Correct
CTest all systems and components of the home
DReview permits and building records for the property
Explanation
A buyer's agent's duty includes reporting observed defects during showings — not a professional inspection. The agent should point out visible, obvious issues and recommend professional inspections for thorough evaluation.
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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.
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.
Fiduciary DutyThe highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
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