Agency
Which of the following is an example of an agent's breach of the duty of obedience in Connecticut?
AThe agent fails to disclose a known defect
BThe agent ignores the seller's lawful instruction to reject all offers below $400,000 and presents an offer for $350,000✓ Correct
CThe agent forgets to return a phone call
DThe agent prices the property based on their own judgment
Explanation
Breaching the duty of obedience means failing to follow the client's lawful instructions. Presenting offers despite the seller's clear instruction not to is a breach of this duty.
Related Connecticut Agency Questions
- A Connecticut broker represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction as a dual agent. What is required for this to be legal?
- A Connecticut real estate licensee shows their own listing to a buyer they are representing. This situation creates:
- When does a seller's agent's duty of confidentiality to the seller end?
- Which of the following best describes 'implied agency' in Connecticut real estate?
- Under Connecticut agency law, which of the following is a fiduciary duty that a buyer's agent owes ONLY to the buyer and not to the seller?
- A Connecticut buyer's agent helps their client during a transaction that ultimately falls through due to the seller's default. The buyer's agent's commission:
- Under Connecticut law, a 'buyer's agent' cannot also act as the seller's agent in the same transaction UNLESS:
- A Connecticut buyer's agent negotiates a home inspection repair credit of $8,000 on a $480,000 purchase. The buyer wanted $12,000 in credits. The agent told the buyer: 'This is the best we can do—the seller won't budge.' The buyer later finds out the seller was willing to offer $10,000. The agent may have breached their duty of:
Practice More Connecticut Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Connecticut Quiz →