Agency
What is 'ostensible (apparent) agency' and how might it arise unintentionally in Idaho real estate?
AA formally created agency relationship
BAgency that arises when a principal's conduct leads a third party to reasonably believe that a person has authority to act on the principal's behalf✓ Correct
CAn agency relationship created by court order
DAgency created through an Idaho-specific disclosure form
Explanation
Ostensible agency can arise unintentionally when a licensee takes actions that lead consumers to believe they are representing them, even without a formal agreement. Providing advice and services without clarifying representation creates implied/apparent agency.
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