Agency
A Florida broker receives an offer on a listed property late on Friday evening. The seller is on vacation and unreachable until Monday. What must the broker do?
AReject the offer since the seller is unavailable
BMake diligent efforts to contact the seller and present the offer as soon as possible✓ Correct
CAccept the offer on behalf of the seller
DHold the offer until Monday without trying to reach the seller
Explanation
Florida brokers have a duty to present all offers in a timely manner. The broker must make diligent efforts to reach the seller by any available means and cannot withhold or delay presenting offers without the seller's prior consent.
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