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Understanding Agency, Introduction

Component 1: Facilitator Talking Points

Component 2: Agenda

Component 3: Handout 1, How is an Agency Relationship Created?

Component 4: Activity 1, Does This Make You an Agent Quiz

Component 5: Activity 1, Answer Sheet for Agent Quiz

Component 6: Handout 2, The Fiduciary Duties of an Agent

Component 7: Handout 3, Types of Agency Brokerage Relationships with Consumers

Component 8: Creating a Company Policy on Agency

Component 9: Activity 2, What Sellers’ Subagents Can and Can't Do for Buyers

Component 10: Activity 3, Scenarios for Recognizing Breaches in Fiduciary Duties

Component 11: Activity 3a: Explanations of Scenarios on Fiduciary Duties

Component 12: Other Resources
  Understanding Agency Relationships: Agenda

Here is an easy-to-use agenda that will let all participants know what to expect from the meeting, and will help you stay on track as you lead the session.

Welcome

Background and goals

Handout 1: How is an Agency Relationship Created
Review the definition of an agency relationship and the duties it entails.

Activity 1: Does This Make You an Agent Quiz

Handout 2: The Fiduciary Duties of An Agent
Discuss the duties an agent owes to a principal and what they mean in a real estate transaction.

Handout 3: Types of Agency Brokerage Relationships with Consumers
Describe agency and other relationships permitted in your state.

Creating a Company Policy on Agency
Discuss the types of relationships with consumers permitted at your company.

Activity 2: What Sellers’ Subagents Can and Can't Do for Buyers
If your company policy includes subagency, review what you can and cannot do for buyers when you do not have an agency relationship with them.

Activity 3: Scenarios for Recognizing Breaches of Fiduciary Duties in Agency Relationships
Read these scenarios and identify what fiduciary breaches of agency relationships occur.

Adjourn.

Component 3: Handout 1, How is an Agency Relationship Created?

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