Agency
A North Dakota buyer's agent arranges multiple showings and spends considerable time assisting a buyer, but the buyer ultimately purchases directly from the builder of a new home. Under an exclusive buyer-broker agreement, the buyer:
AOwes no commission since no MLS listing was involved
BMay owe the buyer's broker a commission depending on the agreement's terms✓ Correct
CIs always exempt from commission when buying new construction
DOwes the commission only if the builder agrees to pay
Explanation
Under an exclusive buyer-broker agreement, the buyer may owe the broker compensation regardless of how the property was found, including new construction. The buyer should clarify how new construction purchases are handled in the agreement.
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