Laws & AgencyQuestion 19 of 120

An agent's fiduciary duties to a principal are often summarized by the acronym OLD CAR. The 'C' most directly stands for:

a.Compensation
b.Confidentiality
c.Compliance
d.Consideration

Explanation

The fiduciary duties commonly memorized as OLD CAR are Obedience, Loyalty, Disclosure, Confidentiality, Accounting, and Reasonable care. A real estate agent must keep the principal's confidences even after the transaction closes. These duties flow from the agency relationship established under California law.

Law Reference: CA Civil Code

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