chapter 12: Real Estate Brokerage and Listing Contracts Flashcards
what do brokers do
bring buyers and seller together
collect commission for a successful transaction
net commission
difference between required price and actual price
commissions are usually paid by
sellers
net listing
the seller is assured a certain fixed net price for the property and the broker is allowed to retain any amount of the actual sales price above that figure
law of agency
gives a broker or salesperson the right to act for a principal in trying to buy or sell a property
a real estate broker can be paid by
anybody
a real estate sales person can be paid by
only their broker
principal
the person giving authority to an agent
universal agent
power to act for principal in all matters
general agent
power to act within limits of a business or employment relationship
-property manager
special agent
power to act in a specific event or transaction
-brokers
fiduciary relationship
the special duties and obligations to a principal required of an agent including:
- confidientiality
- obedience
- accounting
- loyalty
- disclosure
- skill and care
example of principal and agent
principal= rider agent = horse
duties of principal
open
honest
fair
listing contract
-creates an agency relationship (special agent)
- a contract for services not for real estate
-usually between seller and broker
-increasingly between buyer and broker
-frequently involves subagency through multiple listing service
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dual agency
representing both buyer and seller
- must be disclosed to all parties
- both principals must give written consent