Agency
In Florida, a 'special agent' is an agent who:
AHas broad authority to act on behalf of a principal in all matters
BIs authorized to perform only specific acts for a specific transaction✓ Correct
CRepresents both buyer and seller simultaneously
DWorks for a government licensing authority
Explanation
A special agent is authorized to perform a specific act or a limited series of acts on behalf of the principal for a defined purpose. A listing agent is a special agent of the seller — authorized specifically to find a buyer, not to make all decisions on the seller's behalf.
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