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Under Ohio law, buyer's agent Frank represents client Sue. Sue finds a property she wants to buy but learns that Frank's brokerage has a financial interest in the title company being used for closing. Under Ohio agency law, what is required?

Correct Answer

B) Frank must disclose the brokerage's financial interest in the title company to Sue in writing, as required by RESPA and Ohio agency law

Under both RESPA and Ohio agency law, affiliated business arrangements must be disclosed in writing to the consumer. Sue has the right to know about the financial relationship and choose whether to use the affiliated title company.

Answer Options
A
Nothing, because affiliated business arrangements are common and never require disclosure
B
Frank must disclose the brokerage's financial interest in the title company to Sue in writing, as required by RESPA and Ohio agency law
C
Sue must use a different title company regardless of the disclosure
D
The brokerage must divest its interest in the title company before the transaction can proceed

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