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When a dual agency is established in a targeted sales transaction, the broker and their agents may not pass on any information from one party to the other relating to:

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Question & Answer

Review the question and all answer choices

A

the price the buyer may be willing to pay. b. the terms of payment the seller may be willing to accept.

A is incorrect because while the buyer's maximum price is protected information, this option alone is incomplete. Dual agency restrictions apply to both parties' confidential information, not just the buyer's.

B

the terms of payment the seller may be willing to accept. c. Both a. and b.

B is incorrect because it only addresses the seller's terms while ignoring the buyer's price information. Dual agency limitations protect both parties equally, making this option incomplete.

C

Both a. and

Correct Answer
D

Neither a. nor b.

D is incorrect because dual agency does impose restrictions on information sharing. The broker cannot freely pass along confidential information between the parties they represent.

Why is this correct?

Answer C is correct because California law prohibits dual agents from disclosing confidential information from either party to the other. Both the buyer's maximum price and the seller's minimum acceptable terms are considered confidential information that could be used to negotiate against the client's best interests.

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