SECTION 40-57-350. Real estate brokerage firm duties to client; agency relationship; applicability of common law.

(A) A real estate brokerage firm that provides services through an agency agreement for a client is bound by the duties of loyalty, obedience, disclosure, confidentiality, reasonable care, diligence, and accounting as set forth in this chapter. The following are the permissible brokerage relationships a real estate brokerage firm may establish:

(1) seller agency;

(2) buyer agency;

(3) disclosed dual agency;

(4) designated agency; or

(5) transaction brokerage.

Posted by: Byron King on 07/31/23 (This information is only accurate as of 07/31/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/31/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)

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