Disclosed Principal


Definition of "Disclosed principal"

Janet Zasada & Leann Anderson
Janet Zasada & Leann Anderson MVP Realty Associates

In a principal gent transaction or contract where a third party knows the name of the principal the agent represents. This is a typical setting in real estate situations. In this arrangement, the agent is not legally bound under the written or oral agreement.

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