AgencyIntermediateColorado Exam

The duty of 'obedience' in a Colorado agency relationship means the broker must:

AFollow all instructions from the client regardless of legality, in general
BFollow the client's lawful instructions even if the broker disagreesCorrect
CAlways obey the instructions of the listing MLS
DFollow the cooperating broker's instructions

Why Follow the client's lawful instructions even if the broker disagrees Is Correct

Answer B: Follow the client's lawful instructions even if the broker disagrees

Obedience means the broker must follow the client's lawful instructions. The broker need not follow instructions that are illegal, unethical, or that require violating other laws such as fair housing.

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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