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A Nevada salesperson prepares a purchase agreement and includes a clause that the seller will pay the buyer's agent a 3% commission. Under Nevada license law, who is responsible for ensuring that commission arrangements in a purchase agreement comply with Nevada regulations?

Correct Answer

D) The supervising broker, who is ultimately responsible for all contracts prepared by affiliated licensees

Under NRS 645.310 and Nevada license law, a supervising broker is responsible for the actions of affiliated salespersons and broker-salespersons. All contracts, including purchase agreements with commission arrangements, prepared by licensees under a broker's supervision are the broker's responsibility. A salesperson cannot act independently of broker supervision, and the broker must ensure compliance with Nevada regulations.

Answer Options
A
The title company, which reviews all commission arrangements as part of the closing process
B
The salesperson who drafted the agreement, acting independently
C
The Nevada Real Estate Division, which must approve all commission arrangements before closing
D
The supervising broker, who is ultimately responsible for all contracts prepared by affiliated licensees

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Related Concepts

Equitable title is the buyer's interest in a property after a purchase contract is signed but before closing, giving the buyer the right to acquire legal title in the future. The seller retains legal title until the deed is delivered at closing.

A financing contingency makes the purchase contract conditional upon the buyer obtaining mortgage approval within a specified time period. If the buyer cannot secure financing, they can cancel the contract and receive their earnest money back.

An inspection contingency gives the buyer the right to have the property professionally inspected within a specified time frame and to negotiate repairs or cancel the contract based on the findings.

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