Agency
When a Texas REALTOR® acts as a buyer's agent, they must present all offers to the seller for which of the following reasons?
ATo ensure TREC compliance
BBecause the fiduciary duty runs to their buyer client, not the seller — but fair presentation of offers benefits their client✓ Correct
CBecause NAR requires all offers to be forwarded
DBecause Texas law requires all buyers to receive equal presentation
Explanation
A buyer's agent submits offers on behalf of their buyer client. It is the seller's agent's duty to present all written offers to the seller. The buyer's agent's fiduciary duty is to their buyer — presenting offers in the best possible light and following the buyer's instructions.
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