Agency
A Washington buyer signs a buyer agency agreement with Broker A. The buyer then contacts Broker B without Broker A's knowledge. If Broker B assists the buyer in purchasing a property:
ABroker A has no claim to compensation
BThe buyer may owe compensation to Broker A under the buyer agency agreement✓ Correct
CThe buyer automatically terminates the agreement with Broker A
DBoth brokers must split the commission
Explanation
If the buyer has an exclusive buyer agency agreement with Broker A and purchases a property during the agreement's term (even using another broker), the buyer may owe compensation to Broker A per the agreement's terms.
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