Who qualifies as a client in the context of a brokerage agreement?

In the context of a brokerage agreement, the qualifying client is the individual engaged in that agreement, which means they have entered into a formal relationship with a broker to receive services related to real estate transactions. The essence of a brokerage agreement lies in the contractual relationship where the broker agrees to represent the client in various aspects of buying, selling, or leasing property.

This definition emphasizes the importance of an official relationship between the broker and the client to ensure that specific responsibilities and obligations are established, such as disclosure of information and fiduciary duties.

While other options provide relevant individuals in the manufactured housing sector, they do not fulfill the role of a client in the brokerage context. A construction contractor is focused on building and does not engage in brokerage services with clients. An individual seeking to purchase manufactured housing may be a potential client, but unless they have formalized a brokerage agreement, they do not yet meet the criteria. Similarly, a government official oversees regulations, making them part of the regulatory environment but not a client with a broker. Thus, the correct focus on the engaged individual captures the contractual nature that defines a client in this setting.