Agency
In New Mexico, 'procuring cause' determines which broker is entitled to a commission. The procuring cause is the broker who:
AListed the property first
BWas the originating and contributing cause that led to the consummated sale through continuous, uninterrupted negotiations✓ Correct
CBrought the buyer to the first showing
DWrote the offer
Explanation
Procuring cause in broker commission disputes is the broker who, through continuous and uninterrupted efforts, was the direct, proximate cause of the completed sale. Abandonment or broker interference can affect procuring cause determinations.
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