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Connecticut salesperson Victor represents buyer client Lena under a signed buyer representation agreement. Lena falls in love with a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) property in Mystic, Connecticut. The seller, Mr. Park, is not represented by any licensee. Victor contacts Mr. Park to arrange a showing. Under Connecticut agency disclosure law, which statement correctly describes Victor's disclosure obligations in this FSBO scenario?

Correct Answer

B) Victor must provide the agency disclosure form to Mr. Park at first substantive contact, clarifying that Victor represents the buyer

Under CGS § 20-325c, Connecticut licensees must provide the agency disclosure form to all parties with whom they have first substantive contact, not just their own clients. When Victor contacts Mr. Park to arrange the showing, he is initiating substantive contact with the seller. Victor must provide the disclosure form to Mr. Park to clarify that Victor represents the buyer, Lena. This protects Mr. Park by ensuring he understands that Victor is not acting in his interest.

Answer Options
A
Victor has no disclosure obligation to Mr. Park because Mr. Park is not Victor's client and has chosen to sell without an agent
B
Victor must provide the agency disclosure form to Mr. Park at first substantive contact, clarifying that Victor represents the buyer
C
Victor must provide the agency disclosure form only to Lena, since she is the party in the agency relationship with Victor
D
Victor must provide dual agency disclosure to both Lena and Mr. Park because he is the only licensee in the transaction

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Key Terms:

agency_disclosureFSBObuyer_representationCGS_20-325cunrepresented_seller

Related Concepts

An arrangement where a brokerage assigns separate agents within the firm to represent the buyer and seller in the same transaction, allowing each client to have dedicated representation.

A situation where a single agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same real estate transaction.

An agency relationship created by a clear, explicit agreement between the principal and agent, either orally or in writing.

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