California Real Estate Practice Exam

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Who does a real estate broker always represent?

The principal
The government
The buyer only
The seller only

The correct answer is: The principal

A real estate broker always represents the principal, or the client who has hired them. This could be either the buyer or the seller, depending on the agreement between the broker and the client. Option B is incorrect because a broker's primary loyalty is to their client, not the government. Option C and D are incorrect because a broker can represent either the buyer or seller, not just one or the other. They can also represent both parties in a dual agency situation with the agreement of both parties.