Agency
Under Florida's single agent relationship, the duty of 'obedience' requires the agent to:
AFollow all instructions from the principal, even if illegal
BFollow all lawful instructions from the principal✓ Correct
CObey instructions from the buyer and seller equally
DFollow only FREC-approved instructions
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires the agent to follow all LAWFUL instructions from their principal. An agent is never required to follow illegal instructions — doing so would create liability for the agent as well.
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Key Terms to Know
Agency
A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Fiduciary DutyThe highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
Dual AgencyA situation where a single real estate agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.
Listing AgreementA contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property.
State-Specific Concepts
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