Agency
A Florida licensee's fiduciary duties under a single agent relationship include 'obedience.' This duty means the licensee must:
AObey all instructions from the principal regardless of their legality
BFollow the lawful instructions of the principal even if they disagree with the strategy✓ Correct
CComply with all requests from the principal including illegal acts
DPrioritize the principal's instructions over FREC rules
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires the licensee to follow the lawful and ethical instructions of the principal. This means following the client's reasonable instructions about how to market and show the property, negotiate, etc. However, the duty does NOT extend to illegal instructions (discriminatory acts, fraud, misrepresentation). A licensee must refuse unlawful instructions.
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