AgencyIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In NC, when the listing agreement expires, the broker's agency relationship with the seller:

AContinues indefinitely
BTerminates, though the duty of confidentiality survivesCorrect
CConverts to a buyer agency relationship
DConverts to a transaction broker relationship, in general

Why Terminates, though the duty of confidentiality survives Is Correct

Answer B: Terminates, though the duty of confidentiality survives

When a listing agreement expires, the agency relationship ends. However, the broker's duty of confidentiality regarding information learned during the representation survives termination of the agency.

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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