Chapter 2.2.
Law of agency

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Learning outcomes of this chapter:

Apply the fundamental knowledge of the following in the context of real estate agency:

  • Meaning and creation of agency relationships (including the use of prescribed Estate Agency Agreements).
  • Differences between exclusive and non-exclusive agency.
  • Agency as a contract uberrimae fidei, i.e. contract of the utmost good faith.
  • Agent’s authorities as viewed by principal and third party.
  • Rights and duties between principal and agent (e.g. right to commission and duty to transmit all offers) and to third party.
  • Termination of agency relationships.
  • Remedies for breach of duties by principal, agent or third party.

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