AgencyIntermediateAlaska Exam

The fiduciary duty of 'obedience' requires the agent to follow all client instructions EXCEPT:

AInstructions to reject all offers below a certain price, in most cases
BInstructions to disclose all showings to the seller
CInstructions to discriminate against buyers based on national originCorrect
DInstructions to counter all offers within 48 hours

Why Instructions to discriminate against buyers based on national origin Is Correct

Answer C: Instructions to discriminate against buyers based on national origin

The duty of obedience requires the agent to follow all lawful instructions from the client. Illegal instructions — such as discriminating against buyers based on a protected class under the Fair Housing Act — must not be followed, even if the client demands it.

Exam Tip: Agency

Agency questions are among the most tested on the exam. Focus on the difference between client and customer, and memorize the fiduciary duties (OLD CAR). Watch for questions that try to blur the line between a general agent and a special agent.

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