Laws & AgencyQuestion 34 of 120
A buyer's agent owes fiduciary duties primarily to the:
a.Seller
b.Listing broker
c.Escrow company
d.Buyer
Explanation
A buyer's agent represents the buyer and owes that buyer the full fiduciary duties of loyalty, disclosure, confidentiality, and care. The agent must still deal honestly and fairly with the seller but does not owe the seller fiduciary loyalty. Agency confirmation forms make these relationships explicit.
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