Chapter 2 - Brokerage, Agency, The Licensee Flashcards
Agent
one who acts or has the power to act for another
Principal
CLIENT
main party to a transaction
What three things can an agent be
Individual, corporation, or partnership
who represent someone in a real estate transaction
What are the 3 types of agents
G-U-S
Gus is my agent, he is my friend! Gus could be:
General Agent
Universal Agent
Special Agent
Special Agent
What power of attorney do they have?
Facilitates one particular act or transaction
Limited power of attorn
General Agent
Property Manager
Facilitates ongoing service related to a partciular job
Universal Agent
What power of attorney do they have?
Have greatest amount of authority
Can do anything for you
Full power of attorney
How is agency created?
Implied Agency
Expressed Agency
Implied Agency
Someone believes they are being represented by actions, behavior or words agent uses
Whats another name for Implied Agency
Ostensible Agency
Expressed Agency
Takes place orally or in writing, no room for misunderstanding
Facts made clear
whats Ostensible agency
implied agency
Fiduciary
Your relationship with a client that requires trust and loyalty
One who confidence is placed
Acting in best interests of client
Fiduciary Relationship
Between sales person and client
Between sales person and broker
What do customers (3rd party) deserve
honesty (about material facts)
fairness
accuracy (of facts)