Agency
A Washington buyer's agent shows the buyer a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) property. For compensation, the agent would need to:
AReceive compensation from the seller automatically
BHave a buyer agency agreement that provides for compensation from the buyer or negotiate a cooperating fee with the seller✓ Correct
CReport the unrepresented seller to the DOL
DRepresent the seller as a dual agent without compensation
Explanation
When a buyer's agent shows a FSBO property, there is no listing broker to offer a cooperating commission. The agent can seek compensation through their buyer agency agreement with the buyer, or negotiate a cooperating fee directly with the FSBO seller.
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