Agency

In Arizona, an agent's authority to negotiate the terms of an offer on behalf of their client comes primarily from:

AThe MLS rules
BThe listing agreement or buyer's representation agreement✓ Correct
CState statute automatically upon licensure
DThe Arizona Association of Realtors

Explanation

An agent's authority to act for the principal derives from the agency agreement—the listing agreement (for sellers) or buyer representation agreement (for buyers). These agreements define the scope of the agent's authority.

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