Under the new rules, how can a buyer's agent be compensated?
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Only by the buyer directly
Option A is incorrect because buyer agents are not limited to compensation only from the buyer. While some buyers may choose to pay their agent directly, this is not the only permissible method under current rules.
Only by the seller through listing agreement
Option B is incorrect because seller compensation can no longer come exclusively through the listing agreement. While sellers may still offer to pay buyer agents, this must be negotiated separately rather than being automatically offered through MLS.
By the buyer, seller (through negotiation), or a combination
Only through a fixed MLS cooperative compensation
Option D is incorrect because fixed MLS cooperative compensation is no longer the standard practice. The industry has moved away from requiring compensation to be offered exclusively through the MLS system.
Why is this correct?
Answer C is correct because buyer agent compensation can now come from multiple sources: directly from the buyer, negotiated separately with the seller outside of MLS, or a combination of both. This flexibility replaced the previous practice of offering compensation exclusively through the MLS.
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