When the listing does not allow for the "acceptance of a deposit," an agent can still "take in" a deposit, but only as the "representative" of the buyer.
These are questions that the above text answers:
1. What is the role of a real estate agent?
2. What are the implications of fixed end listings for buyer deposits?
3. Can an agent accept a deposit when the listing does not allow for it?
4. In what capacity can an agent take in a deposit when the listing does not allow for it?
5. What is the responsibility of an agent when taking in a deposit as the representative of the buyer?
6. Can an agent take in a deposit as the representative of the seller?
7. What is the difference between accepting a deposit and taking in a deposit?
8. Are there any restrictions on an agent when taking in a deposit as the representative of the buyer?
9. Can an agent take in a deposit without being the representative of the buyer?
10. What are the limitations on an agent when taking in a deposit as the representative of the buyer?