AgencyIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A buyer's agent in NC owes which of the following fiduciary duties to their buyer client?

ALoyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, reasonable care, and accountingCorrect
BOnly honesty and fair dealing
CLoyalty to the seller's interests because they pay the commission, as a general rule
DNo duties because the buyer signs a disclaimer

Why Loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, reasonable care, and accounting Is Correct

Answer A: Loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, reasonable care, and accounting

A buyer's agent in NC owes their buyer client full fiduciary duties: loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure (of material information helpful to the client), obedience (to lawful instructions), reasonable care and diligence, and accounting for all client funds.

Exam Tip: Agency

Agency questions are among the most tested on the exam. Focus on the difference between client and customer, and memorize the fiduciary duties (OLD CAR). Watch for questions that try to blur the line between a general agent and a special agent.

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