What must happen if a buyer wants to switch from one buyer's agent to another?
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Nothing, buyers can switch freely at any time
Option A is incorrect because buyer representation agreements are contractual obligations, not casual relationships. Buyers cannot freely switch agents at any time without properly terminating their existing agreement, as this could breach contract terms and expose them to legal liability.
The original agreement must be terminated according to its terms before signing a new one
The buyer must pay both agents full commission
Option C is incorrect because buyers are not automatically responsible for paying both agents full commission when switching agents. Payment obligations depend on the terms of the original agreement and whether the buyer procures a property through the new agent.
The two agents must agree to split the commission
Option D is incorrect because commission splitting is negotiated between brokers, not between agents. The original agent's commission claim would be addressed through the termination process of the original agreement, not through a pre-agreed split with another agent.
Why is this correct?
Option B is correct because buyer representation agreements are legally binding contracts. To switch agents, buyers must follow proper termination procedures outlined in their existing agreement, which may include waiting for expiration or negotiating early termination. This protects both the agent's rights and the buyer's interests.
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