Agency
Agency Disclosure Timing
A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.
Definition
California agency disclosure should be made as soon as practicable before entering a listing agreement or presenting an offer to purchase, whichever occurs first. Confirmation of agency is handled at or before purchase-agreement execution.
Why it matters on the California real estate exam
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Study this topic in context
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Chapter 2: Agency, Fiduciary Duties & Disclosure →