California Real Estate Practice Exam

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Broker A, hired to help Buyer B find a house, is considered what type of agent?

General agent
Special agent
Universal agent
Dual agent

The correct answer is: Special agent

A general agent has the power to make decisions and act on behalf of a client in a specific area or field, such as real estate. However, they do not have full authority to represent a client in all matters. A universal agent has broad powers to act on behalf of a client in all matters, including personal and business affairs. This type of agent is uncommon in real estate. A dual agent represents both the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction, which is a potential conflict of interest. Therefore, the most suitable answer is a special agent as they are hired to assist a client in a specific and limited capacity, such as finding a house. This allows for a focused and dedicated approach to the task at hand without the potential for conflicting interests.