AgencyIntermediateAlaska Exam

The legal concept that holds an employing broker responsible for the acts of affiliated licensees is known as:

ARespondeat superiorCorrect
BCaveat emptor
CStare decisis
DIn pari delicto, in general

Why Respondeat superior Is Correct

Answer A: Respondeat superior

Respondeat superior ('let the master answer') is the legal doctrine that holds an employer or principal vicariously liable for the acts of employees or agents performed within the scope of their employment. In real estate, an employing broker can be held liable for misconduct by affiliated licensees.

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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