The fiduciary duty of 'obedience' requires the agent to follow all client instructions EXCEPT:
Why Instructions to discriminate against buyers based on national origin Is Correct
Answer C: Instructions to discriminate against buyers based on national origin
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.
Key Agency Terms in This Question
The highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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Key Terms to Know
The highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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