Agency
Under Oregon agency law, what is the 'duty of loyalty' owed by a buyer's agent to their client?
ATo provide the buyer with all available MLS listings
BTo place the buyer's interests above the agent's own interests and the interests of other parties✓ Correct
CTo ensure the seller accepts the buyer's offer
DTo complete all paperwork accurately and on time
Explanation
The duty of loyalty requires an agent to always place the client's interests first — above the agent's own financial interests, the other party's interests, and any third-party considerations. For a buyer's agent, this means negotiating aggressively for the buyer, not steering toward higher commissions, and not favoring listings from which the agent receives referral fees.
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