Agency
In Ohio, a buyer's agent discovers that their client is a convicted felon. The agent should:
ARefuse to work with the client
BTreat the client the same as any other — criminal history is not a basis for refusing service✓ Correct
CDisclose this to every seller whose home they show
DNotify ODREPL immediately
Explanation
A licensee may not refuse to serve clients based on characteristics unrelated to the transaction. Criminal history is not a protected class, but an agent still has the right to refuse service for legitimate business reasons unrelated to protected classes.
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Key Terms to Know
Buyer's Agent
A real estate licensee who represents the buyer's interests in a transaction, owing fiduciary duties to the buyer.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
AgencyA legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Dual AgencyA situation where a single real estate agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.
State-Specific Concepts
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