Agency

What is 'procuring cause' in South Carolina real estate commission disputes?

AThe reason a seller chooses to list with a broker
BThe unbroken chain of events that leads directly to the closing of a sale✓ Correct
CThe legal basis for a commission lawsuit
DThe standard for determining agency disclosure compliance

Explanation

Procuring cause refers to the broker whose efforts were the direct and proximate cause of the sale. In commission disputes between cooperating brokers, determining procuring cause decides which broker earned the commission.

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