Module 6 Flashcards
A relationship that exists when one person (the agent) acts on behalf of another person (the principal)
Agency
A person who works in an agency relationship for or on behalf of another person.
Fiduciary
Also referred to as “Limited Agency”; Authorization by a principal to perform a single act or transaction. The real estate broker is usually a special agent for a seller, authorized to find a buyer for a particular property
Special Agency
An agency created by the acts or words of the principal and agent where the agency is inferred by circumstances
Implied Agency
A broker that will only represent one client in a transaction at a time
Single-Agency Broker
The seller side of the transaction
Listing Side
A relationship in which one firm sells a property listed by another firm to a customer-buyer that is not represented
Subagency
The required method in Texas to provide written notice to consumers regarding information about brokerage services
IABS
(1) A sum lent or employed as a fund or investment, as distinguished from its income or profits. (2) The amount of the note due and payable. (3) A main party to a transaction – the person for whom the agent works.
Principal
An agency relationship that allows the agent to transact all matters for the client, conducting business under full authority
Universal Agency
One who purchases or sells property without being represented by an agent (when a potential buyer initially contacts an agent for information regarding a property, he/she is a customer)
Customer
When actions lead another person to assume that one is an agent (form of implied agency relationship); created by the actions of the parties involved rather than by written agreement or a document
Ostensible Agency
Facilitates a buyer and seller to reach an agreement in a real estate transaction, even though he/she does not represent either party
Transactional Broker
The buyer side of the transaction
Selling Side
Occurs when a single brokerage firm sells one of its own listings; the broker is on both the listing and the selling side of the transaction
In-House Sale
Someone retained to perform a certain act, but who is subject to the control and direction of another only as to the end result and not as to the way in which he or she performs the act. Unlike an employee, an independent contractor pays for all of his/her expenses, social security, and income taxes and receives no employee benefits (most real estate sales agents are independent contractors)
Independent Contractors
Also known as the Principal; the person who employs an agent to perform a service for a fee
Client
An agency relationship that allows the agent to bind the client into a particular transaction or business (ex: a property manager)
General Agency
The authority derived from express agency.
Express Authority
When an agent acts without prior authorization, and upon learning this, the principal accepts it (an agency relationship that is established after the fact)
Agency by Ratification
A broker who has written consent to represent both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction
Dual Agency Broker
A transaction that has one broker working with the seller and another broker working with the buyer
Cooperative Sale
A broker who is employed to negotiate a transaction between both parties and for that purpose may be an agent of both parties to the transaction, acting fairly so as not to favor one party over the other
Intermediary
DTPA - Part of the Federal Consumer Protection Act, originally passed in 1973 and made specifically applicable to real estate in 1975, prohibiting a lengthy number of false, misleading or deceptive acts or practices.
Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Any relationship in which one party acts for or represents another
Agency
Another name for the principal
Client
A Texas consumer protection law
DTPA
A person who is authorized to act for another person
Agent
A person who has the legal authority to act as a broker or sales agent in a real estate transaction
License Holder