Agency
The doctrine of respondeat superior in real estate agency means:
AThe agent is always liable for their own acts
BA broker (principal/employer) may be liable for the wrongful acts of affiliated licensees (agents/employees) committed within the scope of their authority✓ Correct
CSuperior agents have higher fiduciary duties
DBrokers respond to GREC complaints on behalf of their agents
Explanation
Respondeat superior ('let the master answer') holds employers/principals vicariously liable for the wrongful acts of their employees/agents committed within the scope of employment.
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