Agency
Under Florida law, the duty of 'skill, care, and diligence' owed by a transaction broker means:
AAchieving the best possible price for the seller only
BExercising the degree of care and competence expected of a reasonably prudent real estate licensee✓ Correct
CGuaranteeing the transaction will close
DProviding investment advice
Explanation
The duty of skill, care, and diligence requires the transaction broker to exercise the degree of care, competence, and diligence that a reasonably prudent real estate licensee would exercise in the same situation.
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