Agency
An Oregon buyer's agent has a personal relationship with a home inspector and plans to recommend that inspector to all their buyer clients. This practice:
AIs standard referral practice with no disclosure required
BMay create a conflict of interest that must be disclosed to the buyer✓ Correct
CIs prohibited under Oregon real estate law
DIs only permissible if the agent receives no referral fee from the inspector
Explanation
Recommending service providers to clients when the agent has a personal or financial relationship with that provider creates a potential conflict of interest. Oregon's agency duties require disclosure so the buyer can make an informed decision about whether to use the recommended inspector.
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