Agency
An agent's duty of obedience requires the agent to follow all lawful instructions of the principal. Which instruction would an agent be JUSTIFIED in refusing?
AListing the property at a price higher than the agent recommends
BRefusing to show the property to buyers of a specific ethnic background✓ Correct
CAccepting only written offers
DRequiring all showings to be by appointment
Explanation
An agent must obey lawful instructions, but directing an agent to discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, or other protected class violates Fair Housing law — an unlawful instruction the agent must refuse.
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