Agency
In New York, a real estate broker's 'procuring cause' of a sale means:
AThe broker who introduced the buyer and seller to the property
BThe broker whose efforts were the direct, unbroken chain of events leading to the consummation of the sale✓ Correct
CThe first broker to show the property
DThe broker who submits the final offer
Explanation
Procuring cause refers to the broker whose continuous and unbroken efforts were the proximate cause of the completed sale. It is the standard for determining which broker is entitled to a commission when multiple brokers claim a fee.
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