Agency
In West Virginia, when must a listing agent provide agency disclosure to a prospective buyer who contacts the agent about a listing?
AOnly when the buyer submits an offer
BAt the first substantive contact with the prospective buyer✓ Correct
CAfter the property goes under contract
DOnly if the buyer specifically asks about representation
Explanation
WVREC rules generally require agency disclosure to be made at the first substantive contact — when substantive discussions about real estate begin. Disclosure should occur early in the relationship, before confidential information is exchanged.
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