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In California, a seller signs an exclusive right to sell listing with Broker Nguyen. The listing agreement contains a clause stating: "Commission rates are not set by law and are negotiable between seller and broker." This clause is included because:

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C) California law requires this notice to be included in all listing agreements to prevent antitrust violations

California Business & Professions Code §10147.5 requires that listing agreements include a notice stating that commission rates are not set by law and are negotiable. This is designed to prevent price-fixing and antitrust violations by ensuring sellers understand they can negotiate commission rates.

Answer Options
A
It is optional but recommended by the California Association of Realtors
B
The DRE requires it only for listings over $1 million
C
California law requires this notice to be included in all listing agreements to prevent antitrust violations
D
Federal law mandates it for all real estate contracts nationwide

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Related Concepts

The legal ending of an agency relationship, which can occur through completion, expiration, mutual agreement, breach, death, incapacity, or bankruptcy of either party.

The fiduciary obligation to protect a client's private information and not disclose it to third parties without permission, surviving even after the agency relationship ends.

In real estate, a client is someone to whom the agent owes fiduciary duties through an agency relationship, while a customer is a third party to whom the agent owes only honesty and fair dealing.

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