Unit 9 Flashcards
What does agency mean in real estate
representation
What is agency governed by
common, statutory, and administrative law
what does statutory mean
state law
what does caveat emptor mean?
let the buyer beware; the seller is always the one paying the agent; now seller and buyer representation
Agent
the individual who is authorized and consents to represent the interests of another person in dealings with a third person; person giving representation to the consumer is the BROKER; affiliate broker represents the broker
principal
person who hires the agent and delegates to the agent the responsibility of representing the principal’s interests
agency
a fiduciary relationship between the principal and the agent where the agent is authorized to represent the principal
fiduciary
one where the agent is held in a position of special trust and confidence by the principal
client
the principal in a real estate transaction for whom the real estate broker acts as an agent (more commonly used in TN)
customer
a third party or nonrepresented consumer who is not a principal but for whom some level of service may be provided and who is entited to fairness and honesty; just needs professional assistance not contractual representation
Facilitator
person who has the real estate license but they are working in a nonrepresentational capacity; one who is assisting a customer
what are some other terms for a facilitator?
nonagent, intermediary, transactional broker, trasnaction coordinator, contract broker
common law
the rules established by trandition and court decisions
statutory law
laws enacted by the legislature
administrative law
rules and regulations created by real estate commissions and departments, as authorized by the legislature
what is the difference between a client relationship and a customer relationship?
client is the principal whom the agent must under law advise and sometimes the client will entrust the agent with confidential information which must be confidential forever; customer is the person who we are assisting professionally and they are entitled to fair and honest dealings but they do not receive advice and cannot expect to be given information that would weaken the client’s side of the transaction
Two ways agencies can be created
- express agency
2. implied agency
Express agency
we are creating an agnecy with our words that are either oral or written
Implied agency
agency is created by actions and conduct
In TN how can you express agency?
written, not orally
Does TN recognize implied agency?
No
Listing Agreement
written employment contract authorizing the broker to find a buyer or a tenant for the owner’s property
Buyer Representation Agreement
an express agency relationship between and buyer and a broker
does the source of compensation determine agency?
no
Who is a real estate associate paid by?
real estate associate can only be paid by their broker
Gratuitous Agency
no fee involved in agency
Fiduciary duties of an agent
Care obediance loyalty disclosure accounting confidentiality
Care
we have to exercise a reasonable degree of care while transacting the business entrusted to us by the client
What does care look like towards the seller?
helping the seller come up with an appropriate and realistic listing price, doscover and disclose facts that affect them, propertly present the contracts
What does care look like toward the buyer
locate suitable properties and evaluate them, present their offers and counteroffers, negotiate in the buyer’s interest of the transaction
Obedience
obey clients instructions at all times according to the contract and acting in good faith at all times, unless the instruction is illegal or discriminatory
Loyalty
the client’s interest is the most important interest in the entire transaction
Disclosure
agent must inform the client of all facts or information that might affect a transaction
Accounting
agent must be able to report the status of all funds received from or on behalf of the principal
Confidentiality
an agent may not disclose the principal’s personal information
what does duty of disclosure influce?
relevant information or material facts that the agent knows or should have known