Agency
When a Pennsylvania buyer's agent represents a buyer purchasing a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) property, compensation is typically addressed by:
APREC setting a mandatory FSBO buyer-agent commission
BNegotiating compensation directly with the FSBO seller or having it addressed in the buyer representation agreement✓ Correct
CThe buyer agent always works for free in FSBO transactions
DThe MLS automatically provides compensation for all FSBO transactions
Explanation
In FSBO transactions, there is no listing broker offering co-op compensation. The buyer's agent must negotiate compensation directly with the FSBO seller, address it in their buyer representation agreement, or have the buyer pay directly.
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