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Transcript of Brokerage Relationships in New Mexico Real Estate
Brokerage Relationships
4 Education Credit Hours
Presented by Lou Tulga CCIM CRBwww.loutulga.com
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The “TASK Wheel”
Your Agency Perceptions
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The “Golden Age of Agency” Myth
Prior to the late 1980s--Brokers did not know agency as a legal term or of its legal consequence –and when told were in disbelief!
Brokers never heard of “OLDCAR” and Forms did not use the word “agency” until the early 1990s
Brokers happily practiced “undisclosed dual agency”
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Background of Brokerage Choice
Caveat emptor Seller Agency Notion of “Fairness to All Parties” Emergence of Public Policy Requirements Emergence of Consumer TORT Cases Common Law of Agency Applied to Real
Estate Practice at MLS Level Emergence of Consumer AGENCY Cases
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Common Misconceptions
That Transaction Broker is really “Transactional Broker”
Transaction Brokers are really ONLY Intermediaries Finders Facilitators
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Don’t Be Careless—with “Agent”
National Association of Realtors® is to blame—they tend to think everyone is an agent
Slogan: “Not all Agents are Realtors®”
NMREC Website: “Our function is to license real estate sales agents and brokers, and enforce the New Mexico Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules and Regulations. ”
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Key Questions
What Does Agency Look Like? How Does Transaction Brokerage Look
Different? Why Would Anyone Demand Agency? Why Would Anyone Refuse Agency? Why Would a Client Accept Facilitation? How Are Conflicts of Interest Handled?
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Real Estate Commission Agency Disclosures Required
First NMREC Disclosure Requirements—1992 Subagency Single Agency
Changes of Requirements over Time“First Substantive Contact”“Licensee Duties”“Agency solely by Written Agency
Agreement “Broker Duties”“Transaction Broker Terminology
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Real Estate Commission Agency Terminology/Requirements
First NMREC Disclosure Requirements—1992 Subagency, Buyer’s Agency, Dual Agency, Licensee Licensee Duties First Substantive Contact
Changes of Requirements over Time“Licensee Duties”—”Broker Duties”“Common Law of Agency Abrogated” “Transaction Broker Terminology”
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A Billion Dollar Question
1,000,000 Real Estate Licensees X
$100.OO per year Spent in “Agency Education”= 1 Hundred Million
X 20 Years = 20 Hundred Million Dollars Seeking to
Understand all of This
Equals = $2,000,000,000 Spent on the “Fix”
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Ockham’s Razor
“pluralitas non est ponenda sine necessitate”
(“Don’t make matters more complicated than is necessary”)
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I. Introduction
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New Mexico Real Estate License Law 61-29-10.1
A. Agency solely by written express agency agreement—no type assumed, created orally or by implication
B. Brokerage may have written agreements without creating an agency relationship—and no agency duties will be imposed
C. Brokerage may provide real estate services without a written agreement—and no agency duties will be imposed
NMREC Rules Definitions
A. Agency: the fiduciary relationship created solely by the express written agency agreement between a person and a brokerage, authorizing the broker age to act as agent for the person according to the scope of authority granted in that express written agreement for real estate services subject to the jurisdiction of the commission.
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NMREC Rules Definitions
B. Agent: the brokerage authorized to act as a fiduciary for a person and to provide real estate services solely by means of an express written agreement.
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NMREC Rules Definition
TT. Transaction Broker: the non-fiduciary relationship created by 61-29-2 A 14 NMSA 1978, wherein a broker or brokerage provides real estate services without entering into an agency relationship.
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Service Standards: Broker Duties
1. Honesty & reasonable care2. Performance of any and all oral or written agreements3. Providing understood assistance unless excluded by written service
agreement with client/customer and disclosed in writing to any cooperating brokers
4. Acknowledgement of areas outside licensee’s expertise5. Prompt accounting of monies or property6. Timely provision of written Basic Licensee Duties7. Timely disclosure in writing of conflicts of interest of any kind8. Timely disclosure of actually known adverse material facts about the
property or transaction to all parties9. Maintaining of confidential information from previous agency
relationship10.Unless authorized in writing maintaining of confidential information
from one’s current client/customer except when disclosure is required by law
(NMREC Part #19)
Transaction Brokerage Obligations
NMREC Broker Duties Contract Performance Subject to Breach of Contract Subject to TORT Violations Subject to Requirements of “Professional Duty”
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Agency Relationship Obligations
NMREC Broker Duties Contract Performance Subject to Breach of Contract Subject to TORT Violations Subject to Requirements of “Professional Duty” Subject to Breach of “Fiduciary Duty” within
Scope of Authority—subject to interpretation!
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Agency and the National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics
Article 1: “…When representing a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, or other client as an agent, REALTORS® pledge themselves to protect and promote the interests of their client. This obligation to the client is primary…”
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How Can this Be Interpreted when a Client is Unhappy?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Summary By statute, all exclusive contracts for real estate
services must be in writing and say so
By statute, all agency relationships for real estate services must be in writing and say so
By statute, real estate services may be provided by a transaction broker either with or without a written contract
By statute, all clients and customers are entitled to Broker Duties when receiving real estate services
II. RANM Forms Language
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Transaction Broker Listing Agreement
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Listing Agreement: Agency Addendum
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Listing Agreement: Agency Addendum
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Dual Agency Facilitation Role
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Transaction Broker Facilitation Role*
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Purchase Agreement Cover Page II Disclosures: #1
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Purchase Agreement Cover Page II Disclosures: #2
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Purchase Agreement Cover Page II Disclosures: #3
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Purchase Agreement Cover Page II Disclosures: #4
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Purchase Agreement Cover Page II Disclosures: #5
Transaction Broker Facilitation
This Broker is not in any Corner and not in any party’s shoes—but rather stands in the middle as an impartial facilitator
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III. Contract Obligations
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Listing Agreement Contract Duties
2. Duties of Broker. Broker will use diligence in effecting the sale of the Property, and will provide the following services:
(a) assisting Seller to locate qualified buyers; (b)
if requested, assisting potential buyers to locate financing and prepare offers; (c) assisting Seller in negotiating the terms of a sale; (d) assisting Seller in monitoring pre-closing and closing procedures.
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Buyer Agreement Contract Duties
2. Duties of Broker. During the term of this Agreement Broker will:
(a) Become familiar with Buyer's property requirements; (b) assist Buyer to locate suitable properties; (c) assist Buyer to locate financing; (d) assist Buyer to prepare offers (including providing information concerning comparable properties) (e) assist Buyer in negotiating acquisition terms; (f) assist Buyer in monitoring pre-closing and closing procedures; (g) act solely for Buyer in any transaction;
Listing Agreement Potential Item #20 “Other”
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Brokerage appoints listing broker as Designated Broker to provide Seller exclusive services. Brokerage reserves the right to appoint additional Designated Brokers when Brokerage deems it necessary and Seller will be informed. In an “in-house” transaction Brokerage will appoint a Designated Broker to work exclusively with Buyer
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Listing Agreement Item #20 “Other”
“In the event that listing broker obtains a buyer for this property-- seller and brokerage agree to modify this exclusive agreement to provide for impartial facilitation between seller and buyer”
IV. Task-Role-Relationship
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Lou’s Relationship “Wheel”
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Task Varieties
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Role Choices
Exclusive Services
Facilitation
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Relationship Selection
Transaction Brokerage
Agency
V. A Second Look
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Transaction Broker
Provides assistance and services to client or customer
Does NOT have right to make decisions that bind client or customer
Does NOT have scope of authority to commit without written ratification of client or customer
Discussion
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Transaction Broker should not make decision-recommendations to clients or customers –except to obtain more information prior to client or customer making their own decision
“I provide—you decided”—Realtor® Mantra
Discussion
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Exclusive Agent—acts as a fiduciary precisely because agency carries with it the essential understanding of potential capacity to make decisions and bind a client—in keeping with implied or express scope of authority
Therefore, as a fiduciary who acts, an agent is held to a higher standard and may be accountable for damages, rescission, and loss of compensation
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Facilitation is:
Impartial toward both parties Both parties receive Basic Duties Both parties receive pre-set limited
recommendations for further information Both parties understand that neither will receive
decision-making recommendations Both parties understand that confidentiality is
preserved for both parties
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Exclusive Services of any kind means that the exclusive broker is promoting the interests of the client
Exclusive Agency means that the Exclusive Agent is not only promoting but also protecting the client’s interest in a fiduciary capacity with special penalties for “breach” of that duty
Corner and Shoes
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Exclusive
Exclusive Transaction Broker: “In Your Corner”
Out of House Sale
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Exclusive
Exclusive Transaction Broker: “In Your Corner” –and has Buyer as Well
Your Buyer Customer
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Exclusive
Exclusive Agency: In Your Corner and In Your Shoes
Out of House Sale
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Facilitator
Seller
“In the Middle”
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Seller Client assisted by Exclusive Listing Broker
Buyer Customer assisted byExclusive Listing Broker
What Can Client and Customer Expect?
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Seller Client assisted by Exclusive Listing Broker
Buyer Client assisted by
Exclusive Buyer Broker who is ALSO the Exclusive Listing Broker
What Can the Two Clients Expect?
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Qualifying Broker appoints Listing Broker as Designated Broker and Seller Client continues to receive Exclusive Services
Qualifying Broker appoints Buyer Broker as Designated
Broker and Buyer Client Continues to receive Exclusive Services
What Can Two Clients Expect with Designated Broker Dual Representation?
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Qualifying Broker appoints Listing Broker as Designated Agent and Seller Client continues to receive Exclusive Services
Qualifying Broker appoints
Buyer Broker as Designated Agent and Buyer Client Continues to receive Exclusive Services
What Can Two Clients Expect Two Agents with Dual Agency?
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Seller’s Agent obtains Seller’s written permission for Dual Agency prior to an offer being presented and makes it clear that Agent will represent both parties as impartial facilitator
Buyer’s Agent obtains Buyer’s written permission for Dual Agency prior to an offer being written and makes it clear that Agent will represent both parties as impartial facilitator
What Can Two Clients Expect with One Agent in Dual Agency?
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Impartial toward both parties Both parties receive Basic Duties Both parties receive pre-set limited
recommendations for further information Both parties understand that neither will
receive decision-making recommendations
Both parties understand that confidentiality is preserved for both parties
What Is Facilitation?
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Facilitator
Seller
“In the Middle”
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Brokerage appoints listing broker as Designated Broker to provide Seller exclusive services. Brokerage reserves the right to appoint additional Designated Brokers when Brokerage deems it necessary and Seller will be informed. In an “in-house” transaction Brokerage will appoint a Designated Broker to work exclusively with Buyer
Listing Agreement Item #20 Possibilities
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Brokerage appoints listing broker as Designated Broker to provide Seller exclusive services. Brokerage reserves the right to appoint additional Designated Brokers when Brokerage deems it necessary and Seller will be informed. In an “in-house” transaction Brokerage will appoint a Designated Broker to work exclusively with Buyer
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Awareness and Involvement
“Known and Unknown”
Potential Litigation Sources
Valid and Exclusive Agreements
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In the event listing broker obtains a buyer for this listed property Seller and Brokerage agree to modify this exclusive agreement to provide for impartial facilitation between Seller and Buyer
Listing Agreement Item #20 Possibilities
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Under the common law of agency “breach of fiduciary duty” carries special “accountability” Not only “damages” as compensation to the
agency client, but also Potential for “rescission” of any already closed
transaction Potential that the agent has forfeited claim to
the commission
Corner and Shoes
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The real consequence of a broker being found to be an “agent” under the common law is exposure to remedies—a transaction broker is responsible under the common law of Tort for damages due to misrepresentation (intentional or otherwise) and negligence—but not loss of compensation or rescission of the transaction
Corner and Shoes
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Both Seller and Buyer Clients can expect full disclosure and modification of contract for exclusive services to either: Maintain Exclusive Services to Seller and
NOT to Buyer Maintain Exclusive Services to Buyer and
NOT to Seller Modify BOTH Exclusive Service Agreements
to provide, in writing, for Impartial Facilitation
What Can the Two Clients Expect?
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Transaction Broker Rationale (1)
It is the parties' intention to minimize the likelihood that Seller will be held liable for the acts and omissions of the Broker and to eliminate the possibility that Broker is held liable to Seller under agency law.
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Transaction Broker Rationale (2)
LIABILITY. Seller acknowledges that as a result of the agency relationship Seller can be held liable for acts or omissions of Broker that are within the scope of the Broker's authority
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A House of Cards Built on Complex
Disclosures
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ROLEExclusive Service
Impartial Service
RELATIONSHIPTransaction
BrokerAgent
Property ManagementNew Builder Exclusive RepAbsentee Client/Customer
Seller/Buyer BrokerageBuilding/Tenant Rep
TASK
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Classroom Input
Listing broker advertises a property as "being near public transportation" and as a result of the advertisement finds a buyer prospect who states up front that she must live close to public transportation because does not drive or own a vehicle. The listing broker writes the offer with the perception that the property is close to public transportation, but without making the close-by-availability –of- public- transportation a contingency in the offer to purchase. The offer is accepted along with $5,000 as earnest money. Two days after the date of acceptance, the listing broker sees a notice in the local newspaper of record that the only bus line serving that neighborhood would be permanently discontinued in one month.
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NAR Code of Ethics—Written Service Agreements
“For the protection of all parties, shall assure whenever possible that all agreements related to real estate transactions, including, but not limited to, listing and representation agreements…”
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Agency Authorization
“For all regulated real estate transactions first executed on or after January 1, 2000, no agency relationship between a buyer, seller, landlord or tenant and a brokerage shall exist unless the buyer, seller, landlord or tenant and the brokerage agree, in writing, to the agency relationship. No type of agency relationship may be assumed by a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant or licensee, or created orally or by implication.” (NMSA 1978)
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Prologue: The “Iron Age” of Agency Reality
Disclaimers
Disclosures
Choosing Sides—taking “agency” seriously
Complexities
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I. INTRODUCTION
Background of Non-Agency in Real EstateUndefined and Unregulated and not Role Specific
Background of Agency in Real EstateDefined by Common Law and One-Sided
Agency Embraced by NARListings and All MLS Cooperation Based on Agency Only
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Written Service Agreements without Agency
“A brokerage may provide real estate services to a client pursuant to an express written agreement that does not create an agency relationship and no agency duties will be imposed on the brokerage” (NMSA 1978)
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The “Wheel”
• TASK
• ROLE
• RELATIONSHIP
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II. Brokerage Relationships in New Mexico
Transaction Broker Client—Services Differential? Customer—Services Differential?
Exclusive Agency Client Only and Only with Express Agency Agency--Designated Agency--Subagency
Facilitation Dual Transaction Broker or Dual Agent
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Broker Assignment
Agent Scope of Authority: The client’s authorization--
within the scope of authority-- for agent to speak and/or act on client’s behalf and to commit client without client’s further approval
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Broker Assignment
Transaction Broker Scope of Engagement: those tasks brokerage
has accepted to do on behalf of the client or customer
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Value of Written Service Agreements
Required to establish a contract for real estate services Written instructions and acceptance Makes brokerage relationships clear Written permission of your principal is necessary to get
paid by the other party to the transaction Necessary for standing under Article 16 protection Necessary for contract protection under common law Creates a “commitment” in writing from client
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Written Listing Agreement Benefits
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
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Written Buyer Agreement Benefits
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
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Transaction Broker Listing Agreement
EXCLUSIVE SERVICES. The undersigned ("Seller") grants to the undersigned Broker firm the exclusive right to sell the real property described in Paragraph 3. Broker will act as Seller's Transaction Broker in this transaction without creating an agency relationship. Broker and Seller will owe each other loyalty.
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Listing Broker Service Agreement
Broker will use diligence in effecting the sale of the Property, and will provide the following services: (a) assisting Seller to locate qualified buyers; (b) if requested, assisting potential buyers to locate financing and prepare offers; (c) assisting Seller in negotiating the terms of a sale; (d) assisting Seller in monitoring preclosing and closing procedures--RANM
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NAR CODE OF ETHICS—Clients and Customers
A Distinction in Terms
Client—Written Agreement for Service Relationship Protected by Article 16
Customer—Without a written agreement with relationship NOT protected under Article 16
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NAR Code of Ethics--Brokerage Relationships
Agency Treat client’s interests as primary and all
parties with honesty Nonagency
Treat all parties with honesty
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Agency Scope of Authority
“The authority to act on behalf of or in place of a principal with specific parameters governing the brokerage’s authority to act” (NMREC Part #1)
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Agency Fiduciary Duties
Obedience Loyalty Disclosure Confidentiality Accounting Reasonable Care and Diligence
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Listing Broker Agency Agreement
Broker will serve as Seller's agent in this transaction. In addition to the basic licensee duties, Broker will owe to Seller fiduciary duties.
Seller acknowledges that as a result of the agency relationship Seller can be held liable for acts or omissions of Broker that are within the scope of the Broker's authority.
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Loyalty by Written Service Agreement
Pledge of “Loyalty” Agency Contract Transaction Broker Contract
Meaning of “Loyalty” Agency Relationship? Transaction Broker—Client and Customer?
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Buyer Broker Service Agreement
Broker will: (a) Become familiar with Buyer's property requirements; (b) assist Buyer to locate suitable properties; (c) assist Buyer to locate financing; (d) assist Buyer to prepare offers (including providing information concerning comparable properties); (e) assist Buyer in negotiating acquisition terms; (f) assist Buyer in monitoring pre-closing and closing procedures; (g) act solely for Buyer in any transaction … unless otherwise specifically and expressly agreed to by Buyer in writing;--RANM
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Buyer Agreement Psychology
RANM Compensation Provisions Buyer “guarantees” broker’s compensation Buyer gives broker permission to get
compensation from “other side” Buyer will pay the difference after consulting Broker does not have to find or show when
compensation is not enough Buyer will pay broker if buyer causes default
or if buyer cuts broker out after term is expired
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Buyer Agreement Psychology
Lou’s Provisions Buyer owes loyalty to broker Buyer owes no compensation to broker Broker is given permission to get paid by “other
side” Broker owes broad range of professional duty Agreement can be cancelled by either side with
simple written notice
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Dual Agency Agreement
BROKER'S DUAL AGENCY ROLE: Brokerage is representing both Buyer and Seller as clients by means of a written agency agreement with each of them. Buyer and Seller consent to Brokerage acting as a Dual Agent.
Buyer and Seller agree to modify the fiduciary duties of the brokerage. As a Dual Agent, Brokerage shall act as a facilitator between Buyer and Seller,
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Dual Transaction Broker Agreement
Dual Transaction Facilitation: The parties agree that this Agreement supersedes and modifies the separate Exclusive Buyer and Listing Agreements between Broker and Buyer and Seller.
Broker’s Transaction Facilitation Role: Buyer and Seller consent to Broker not acting as exclusive representative for either party in order to facilitate this transaction
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A SAMPLE Transaction Facilitation Statement.
Broker will assist in the evaluation process and continue to offer such services as specified in any previously entered into written agreement with the Seller or Buyer—EXCEPT Broker but will not takes sides or represent either
party. Broker will NOT disclose any pertinent information
obtained during the term of an Exclusive Agreement unless by permission or required by law
Broker, will offer information and services to Seller and Buyer but will not takes sides or represent either party.
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Buyer Broker Agency Agreement
Broker will serve as Buyer's agent. In addition to the basic licensee duties, Broker will owe to Buyer fiduciary duties.
Buyer acknowledges that as a result of the agency relationship Buyer can be held liable for acts or omissions of Broker that are within the scope of the Broker's authority
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Dual Agency Duties--RANM
Buyer and Seller agree to modify the fiduciary duties of the brokerage. As a Dual Agent, Brokerage shall act as a facilitator between Buyer and Seller, shall not disclose confidential information of one party to the other without the affected party's consent, will provide information on an equal basis to assist Buyer and Seller to negotiate on their own behalf, but will not advocate for either Buyer or Seller.
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NAR CODE OF ETHICS--Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Preserved except by permission, disclosure is required by law, or for Realtor® to be able to defend himself when accused
Identical provisions for Realtors® as agents and nonagents
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NAR Code of Ethics—Disclosure Issues
Same duties for all Realtors® regardless of brokerage relationship
Discovery Concealment Misrepresentation
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NAR Code of Ethics--Competence
“The services which Realtors® provide to their clients and customer shall conform to the standards of practice and competence which are reasonably expected in the specific real estate disciplines in which they engage” (Article 11)
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NAR Code of Ethics—Conflict of Interest
“Realtors® shall not undertake to provide professional services concerning property or its value where they have a present or contemplated interest unless such interest is specifically disclosed to all parties” (Article 5)
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NAR Code of Ethics—Respect for Exclusive Agreements of
Others
“…Realtors® shall not knowingly provide substantive services…to prospects who are parties to exclusive representation agreements, except with the consent of the prospects exclusive representative or at the direction of prospects” (SOP 16-13)
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Consumer Protection and the Common Law of Tort
Fraud Active Passive
Negligent Misrepresentation
Negligence
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Key New Mexico Tort Cases
Neff v Bud Lewis (1976)
Amato v Rathbun (1982)
Gouveia v Citicorp (1984)
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Common Law Uncertainties
Case Specific
Case Law Precedence
Risk Management Responses
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Some “Reality Checks”
Broker Service Check List
Comparisons
Duty Intensifiers Service Expanders Greater Obedience
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Selected Law Cases “Common Law duties are difficult to ascertain even with in-depth legal research” .... Laurie Janik, NAR General Counsel 1999
“[Agency] Common Law is a hit-and-miss proposition. It sets forth fiduciary duties in very broad terms and leaves a lot to uncertainty…”--Laurie Janik, NAR General Counsel 1999
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A. Priority of Duties
Department of Real Estate Regulations
Common Law of Agency Fiduciary Duty
Contract Law Covenants
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Priority of Duties
Common Law of Agency Fiduciary Duty
Federal Fair Housing Act
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C. Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Misrepresentation
Lack of Further Inquiry
Dependence on “Unreliable Date Source”
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Fiduciary Duty and Disclosure
Listing Agent’s Non-Disclosure to Buyer
Seller’s Obligations to Buyer
Third Party Providers’ Obligation to Buyer
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Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Failure to Disclose to Seller Relationship to Buyer
Transaction Closed and Funded
Seller Refused to Pay Compensation
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F. “Breach of TB Duty”
Transaction Broker for Seller Did Not Perform all of the Transaction Broker Duties
Transaction Closed and Funded
Seller Refused to Pay Compensation
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Benefits
Some Benefits Minimizing Complexity Minimizing Uncertainty Avoiding Appearance of Authority to Commit Client Say “Goodbye” to Dual Agency Responsible for “Recognized/Measurable” Standards Providing an Agency Alternative to Client’s Benefit Fits the other than “Substantial Services” Agreements A Better Fit for the world of “CBA’s,” and “AfBA’s,”
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Why All This Matters
Expanding Expectations of Service
Increased Awareness of Legal Implications
Knowledge of Points of Vulnerability
Need to for Licensees to Self-Monitor
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Potential Downsides
Transaction Broker Is Acting like an “Agent”
Forgetting that “agency is capacity”
Taking on “agency specific tasks”
Misleading others to believe transaction broker is in fact acting as “agent” of client
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The “Duck-Theory” and Task-Specific Agency
Duck Theory…”You are not an agency UNLESS you act like an agent…”
Task-Specific Agency Services Trustee “Acting as Though” Accepting Delivery and Notice Making Objections, etc. on Behalf of Client Accepting Power of Attorney
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Summary The “Wheel”
TASK and ROLE suggest RELATIONSHIP Agency
Transaction Broker
Determine which is best to perform obligations of seller or buyer agreements
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ROLEExclusive
RepresentativeFacilitator
RELATIONSHIPTransaction Brokerage
Agency
Property ManagementNew Builder Exclusive RepAbsentee Client/Customer
Seller/Buyer BrokerageBuilding/Tenant Rep
TASK
Making Rational Choices
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When it Matters
gravitas sola quanda gravis
(Old Roman Proverb)
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ROLE
RELATIONSHIPTASK
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XII. Break-Out Discussions
Class Problem #1—Public Transportation
Class Problem #2—Meth Lab Issue
Class Problem #3—Sex Offender Issue
Class Problem #4—Financing Clause
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XI. Break-Out Discussions
Class Problem #1—Public Transportation
Class Problem #2—Meth Lab Issue
Class Problem #3—Sex Offender Issue
Class Problem #4—Financing Clause
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“Designated Broker” Possible Replacement
“Designated Broker: A Qualifying Broker or Broker who is designated in writing by a Qualifying Broker to serve as Exclusive Transaction Broker or Exclusive Agent for a seller, landlord, buyer, or tenant in a real estate transaction. A Designated Broker may work with a seller or landlord in one transaction and work with a buyer or tenant in another transaction.” Lou Tulga
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“Facilitator” Possible Replacement
“Facilitator: The role of a Broker in either a Dual Agency or Transaction Brokerage relationship in which the exclusive relationships between a seller or landlord client or buyer or tenant client are modified so that the Broker impartially facilitates the Transaction.” Lou Tulga
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Listing Broker Duties--RANM Broker will: (a) Become familiar with Buyer's
property requirements; (b) assist Buyer to locate suitable properties; (c) assist Buyer to locate financing; (d) assist Buyer to prepare offers (including providing information concerning comparable properties); (e) assist Buyer in negotiating acquisition terms; (f) assist Buyer in monitoring pre-closing and closing procedures; (g) act solely for Buyer in any transaction … unless otherwise specifically and expressly agreed to by Buyer in writing;
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Dual Agency—What’s Missing? There is no mention of modifications of
“services provided”
There is no mention of “scope of authority” changes
There is no clarification of “modification of fiduciary duties”
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V. Written Service Agreements Seven Good Reasons for Written Agreements
RANM Form #1106 Listing Agreement
RANM Form #1206 Buyer Broker Agreement
RANM Form #1301 Agency—Dual Agreement
Discussion Items--Transaction Broker Dual Facilitation, Designated Representation, and Cover Page II Expansion to provide for Transaction Broker Facilitation
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Some Good Reasons… For Transaction Brokerage with Written Agreement
It is a “trust/commitment” document Service Contract Loyalty
It expressly indicates the agreement Basic Licensee Duties
Mandatory for “exclusive relationships”47-1-45 NMSA
Code of “requires” written agreements Article Nine
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Some Good Reasons… Code Protection only for Exclusive Written
Agreements Article 16 SOP 16-9 & 16-13
Contract Law Protection for Written Agreements
License law requires it for compensation from other party 61-299-12 A 3
Contract contains “mediation clause”
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“ For the Future” (now done in Colorado)—”Designated Representative” for In-House Transaction Brokerage
Representation—Not RANM Approved!
Designated Representative. “If Qualifying
Broker chooses Designated Representation, Broker Firm designates to represent the Client exclusively. The designated representative will provide the Client services as transaction broker without an agency relationship…
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“Broker Firm reserves the right to name additional designated representatives when at its discretion it is necessary. If additional designated representatives are named, Client will be informed. Only the persons designated as Client's designated representatives will be assigned to the Client…
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“In an in-house transaction Qualifying Broker will designate another licensee to represent the Other Client exclusively. Client’s designated representative and Other Client’s designated representative will work for the same Qualifying Broker, who supervises all, transactions and maintains impartiality and safeguards confidentiality for both parties.”
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“ For the Future” (Selection #C is NOT currently in Item #4 of Cover Page II of the RANM Form # 2103 Purchase Agreement)
4. DUAL REPRESENTATION/DUAL AGENCY/TRANSACTION BROKER FACILITATION DISCLOSURE AND CONSENT (if applicable)
[ ] A. Brokerage is representing both Buyer and Seller as clients by means of a written agreement with each of them without creating dual agency, and Buyer
and Seller hereby consent to this representation. [ ] B. If Dual Agency exists, prior to writing or presenting offer, obtain written authority from buyer client and seller client on RANM Form 1301, Agency Agreement - Dual.
[ ]C. If Transaction Broker Dual Facilitation is to be entered, prior to writing or presenting offer, obtain written authority from buyer client and seller client modifying the existing Exclusive Agreements with consent for Transaction Broker Dual Facilitation.
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Brokerage Service Check List(attached worksheet)
Check the “A Box” if You, as Exclusive Agent, Would Provide this Service
Check the “B Box” if You, as Exclusive Transaction Broker Would Provide this Service
Leave Both Boxes Blank, if Service Is NOT Provided Regardless of Brokerage Relationship
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ROLE
RELATIONSHIPTASK
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#4 Issue of Extent of Fiduciary Duty
Does it Extend to the Client beyond Obligations of the Listing?
Does it Extend to Seller Client’s Other Properties that Are Not Listed?
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#5 Issue Do Disclosure Responsibilities Differ?
Disclosure Responsibilities of Seller
Disclosure Responsibilities of Title Company
Disclosure Responsibility of Listing Agent
Disclosure Responsibility of Buyer’s Agent
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#6 Issue of Loyalty
Competing with Former Agency Client
Effect of Contract “Hold-Over” Clause
What Constitutes a “de novo” Transaction?
Loss of Right to Get Paid
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#7 Issue of Loyalty
Failure to Disclose
Self-Dealing
Loss of Right to Get Paid
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ROLE
RELATIONSHIPTASK
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Remember…. Professional Services are Required
Regardless of Role or Relationship
Scope of Authority—Authorizations with potential Capacity to Commit Client
Scope of Engagement—Provision of Services Only
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VI. Task-Role-Relationship Model
Determine the TASK
Suggest the Role Suitable for TASK
Suggest the Relationship that Best Fits the Task and Role
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ROLE
RELATIONSHIPTASK
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Why All This Matters
Expanding Expectations of Service
Increased Awareness of Legal Implications
Knowledge of Points of Vulnerability
Need to for Licensees to Self-Monitor
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ROLE
RELATIONSHIPTASK
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Transaction Brokerage
Finis
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Forms Discussion
Listing Agreement and Addendum
Dual Agency Agreement
Transaction Broker Facilitation Agreement
Purchase Agreement Cover Page II
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IX. Making it Work
Class Problem #1: Public Transportation
Class Problem #2: Decline of Inspections
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1. EXCLUSIVE SERVICES. The undersigned ("Seller") grants to the undersigned Broker firm the exclusive right to sell the real property described in Paragraph 3. Broker will act as Seller's Transaction Broker in this transaction without creating an agency relationship. Broker and Seller will owe each other loyalty. "Sale" includes the voluntary sale, lease, exchange or other transfer of the Property or the voluntary creation of the right to acquire any interest in the Property (including a contract or lease). It is the parties' intention to minimize the likelihood that Seller will be held liable for the acts and omissions of the Broker and to eliminate the possibility that Broker is held liable to Seller under agency law.
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What Do These Terms Mean in Real Estate Practice?
“Assistance”
“Facilitation”
“Representation”
“Advocacy”
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I. Introduction
#1 Caveat Emptor and Vendor Agency
#2 Trade Associations with Ethical Standards
#3 Real Estate License Law & Commissions
#4 Courts & Consumer Protection
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I. Introduction
New Mexico Cases
Neff v Bud Lewis (1976) Amato v Rathbun (1982) Gouveia v Citicorp (1984)
Easton v Strassburg (CA 1984)
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I. Introduction
#5 Agency Understood & Effect on Buyers
#6 Buyer Agency & Dual Agency
#7 Courts & Failure to Disclose
#8 Nonagency and Transaction Brokerage
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I. Introduction
“How We Do It”-- Licensee Responsibilities
Differences with “OLDCAR” Fiduciary Duties
Differences in Potential for Liability
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IV. Transaction Broker Duties and Professional Standards
NAR Code of Ethics and Brokerage Relationships
Article 1-- Priority and Honesty Article 2-- Confidentiality Article 11--Competency Article 16--Exclusive Relationships
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II. Some Important Terms
Agency
Business Relationship
Facilitator
Fiduciary Duty
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II. Some Important Terms
Nonfiduciary Duty
Principal
Professional Duty
Standard of Care
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II. Some Important Terms
Reasonable Care
“That degree of care which a person of ordinary prudence would exercise in the same or similar circumstances. Due care under all the circumstances. Failure to exercise such care is ordinary negligence”
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II. Some Important Terms
Reasonable Care
“That degree of care which a person of ordinary prudence would exercise in the same or similar circumstances. Due care under all the circumstances. Failure to exercise such care is ordinary negligence”
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II. Some Important Terms
Reasonable Care
“That degree of care which a person of ordinary prudence would exercise in the same or similar circumstances. Due care under all the circumstances. Failure to exercise such care is ordinary negligence”
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II. Some Important Terms
Utmost Care
“The standard is relative, not absolute, and sometimes regarded as no more than reasonable care measured by circumstances.”
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II. Some Important Terms
Transaction Broker in Other States
Colorado Florida Missouri Oklahoma Tennessee
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#1 Issue of Priority
Common Law or Rules & Regs?
Non-Fiduciary Duty
Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
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#2 Issue of Priority
Common Law or Fair Housing Law?
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#3 Issue of Reliable Source
Substantial Misrepresentation
Source “Deemed Reliable”
Responsibility for “Red Flags”
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#4 Issue of Extent of Fiduciary Duty
Does it Extend to the Client beyond Obligations of the Listing?
Does it Extend to Seller Client’s Other Properties that Are Not Listed?
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#5 Issue Do Disclosure Responsibilities Differ?
Disclosure Responsibilities of Seller
Disclosure Responsibilities of Title Company
Disclosure Responsibility of Listing Agent
Disclosure Responsibility of Buyer’s Agent
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#6 Issue of Loyalty
Competing with Former Agency Client
Effect of Contract “Hold-Over” Clause
What Constitutes a “de novo” Transaction?
Loss of Right to Get Paid
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#7 Issue of Loyalty
Failure to Disclose
Self-Dealing
Loss of Right to Get Paid
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IV. Transaction Broker Duties and Professional Standards
Real Estate License Law & Regulations
Misrepresentations
Other conduct such as negligence, impropriety and incompetence
Basic Licensee Duties of NMREC Part 19
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IV. Transaction Broker Duties and Professional Standards
Necessity for Written Contracts or Memorandums
47-1-45 NMSA 1978 Written Contracts
61-29-12 A (3) written permission required from one’s principal to receive compensation from other party to the transaction
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Customer Service Transaction Broker
Obligations of Real Estate Law and NMREC Basic Licensee Duties
Obligation to perform all oral and written agreements with honesty and reasonable care
Liability for money damages from misrepresentation and negligence
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Client ServiceExclusive Transaction Broker
All Customer Service Obligations and Liabilities Basic Licensee Duties Performance of Promises Made Liability for Misrepresentation & Negligence
PLUS—Undivided Loyalty entered solely by Exclusive Brokerage Agreement
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Client ServiceExclusive Agency
Fiduciary duty obligations of utmost care
Liability for breach of fiduciary duties including potential for not getting paid
Implied authority to commit client by word or deed
Client liability for word or deed of agent under the scope of authority granted
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Brokerage Service Check List Check the “A Box” if You, as Exclusive Agent,
Would Provide this Service
Check the “B Box” if You, as Exclusive Transaction Broker Would Provide this Service
Leave Both Boxes Blank, if Service Is NOT Provided Regardless of Brokerage Relationship
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Transaction Brokerage Duties and Professional Standards
Real Estate License Law
NMREC Rules & Regulations
Basic Licensee Duties
National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics
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Transaction Brokerage Disclosure Requirements
“Trigger Event” When Presenting Consumer with a Written Document
that when Filled Out Could become an Express Written Agreement
Written Disclosures Basic Licensee Duties Existence of Your Own Listing Contracts Licensee’s Material Interests or Relationships
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RANM “Cover Page II”
Transaction Broker Listing Agreement
Transaction Broker Buyer Agreement
Purchase Agreement—Residential Resale
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RANM “Cover Page II”
Transaction Broker Listing Agreement
Transaction Broker Buyer Agreement
Purchase Agreement—Residential Resale
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Transaction Broker Services Agreement
Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement
“Designated Representative”
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Facilitation—Agency or Transaction Brokerage?
“Dual Agency” Form (RANM) Modified Fiduciary Duties
“Transaction Brokerage Facilitation” (PES) No Fiduciary Duties
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Chart of Obligations (attached as handout)
Real Estate License Law
NMREC Rules and Regulations
Reference to Common Law
Reference to NAR Code of Ethics
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Ockham’s Razor
“pluralitas non est ponenda sine necessitate”
(“Don’t make matters more complicated than is necessary”)
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Ambiguities: Use of Terms
Assistance Representation
Advocacy Loyalty Fiduciary
Advise Facilitation
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An Ancient Proverb
“When you are in a hole and cannot get out you have several options”
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Making Rational Choices
ROLE
RELATIONSHIPTASK
Lou Tulga’s “Wheel”
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Brokerage Relationship Comparison Chart: Agency
Loyalty is agreement to promote and protect client’s interests as foremost
Acceptance of CAPACITY by world or deed to commit client without further ratification under scope of authority—trustee
Acceptance of liability for breach of fiduciary duty—which includes, payment of damages, rescission, and loss of compensation