A seller in Connecticut lists their property with Broker A for $500,000. The listing agreement states a 5% commission, payable by the seller. Broker B, representing the buyer, brings an offer of $490,000 that the seller accepts. The buyer's financing falls through, and the seller decides not to sell. Under Connecticut law and common practice, how is the commission typically handled in this scenario?

The seller owes Broker A a commission based on the accepted offer price of $490,000.. In Connecticut, a broker earns a commission when they procure a ready, willing, and able buyer at the terms specified by the seller, even if the sale doesn't close due to the seller's default. The commission is typically calculated on the agreed-upon sale price, which in this case is $490,000.

A real estate salesperson in Connecticut is representing both the buyer and the seller in a transaction. Which of the following actions is permissible without specific disclosure and consent?

Presenting all offers to the seller, even those from the buyer the salesperson also represents.. In dual agency, a salesperson must present all offers to the seller. However, advocating for one party's best interests over the other or sharing confidential information is prohibited. Accepting a dual commission without full disclosure and consent from both parties is also a violation.

A buyer in Connecticut makes an offer on a property that includes a contingency for a satisfactory home inspection. The inspection reveals significant foundation issues costing an estimated $25,000 to repair. The buyer wants to withdraw from the contract. What is the buyer's most likely recourse?

The buyer can terminate the contract and receive their earnest money deposit back because the inspection contingency was not met.. When a home inspection contingency is not met due to significant issues, the buyer typically has the right to terminate the contract and recover their earnest money deposit, provided the contingency was properly structured.

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Question 1Commission Disputes
A seller in Connecticut lists their property with Broker A for $500,000. The listing agreement states a 5% commission, payable by the seller. Broker B, representing the buyer, brings an offer of $490,000 that the seller accepts. The buyer's financing falls through, and the seller decides not to sell. Under Connecticut law and common practice, how is the commission typically handled in this scenario?
- A.The seller owes Broker A a commission based on the original list price of $500,000.
- B.The seller owes Broker A a commission based on the accepted offer price of $490,000.(Correct)
- C.The seller owes Broker B a commission directly, as they procured the buyer.
- D.The seller owes no commission because the sale did not close.
Explanation
In Connecticut, a broker earns a commission when they procure a ready, willing, and able buyer at the terms specified by the seller, even if the sale doesn't close due to the seller's default. The commission is typically calculated on the agreed-upon sale price, which in this case is $490,000.
Question 2Agency Relationships
A real estate salesperson in Connecticut is representing both the buyer and the seller in a transaction. Which of the following actions is permissible without specific disclosure and consent?
- A.Advocating for the buyer's best interests while subtly negotiating for the seller's higher price.
- B.Accepting a dual commission from both the buyer and the seller without informing either party.
- C.Sharing confidential information about the seller's minimum acceptable price with the buyer.
- D.Presenting all offers to the seller, even those from the buyer the salesperson also represents.(Correct)
Explanation
In dual agency, a salesperson must present all offers to the seller. However, advocating for one party's best interests over the other or sharing confidential information is prohibited. Accepting a dual commission without full disclosure and consent from both parties is also a violation.
Question 3Contingencies
A buyer in Connecticut makes an offer on a property that includes a contingency for a satisfactory home inspection. The inspection reveals significant foundation issues costing an estimated $25,000 to repair. The buyer wants to withdraw from the contract. What is the buyer's most likely recourse?
- A.The buyer can terminate the contract and receive their earnest money deposit back because the inspection contingency was not met.(Correct)
- B.The buyer can demand the seller make the repairs before closing.
- C.The buyer must proceed with the purchase and absorb the repair costs.
- D.The buyer can renegotiate the price with the seller to include the repair costs.
Explanation
When a home inspection contingency is not met due to significant issues, the buyer typically has the right to terminate the contract and recover their earnest money deposit, provided the contingency was properly structured.

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