Agency
An agent who has express authority can bind their principal because:
AThe agent has implied the principal's approval through their conduct
BThe principal has directly granted the agent authority to act on their behalf✓ Correct
CA court has determined the agent has authority after the fact
DThe third party reasonably believed the agent had authority
Explanation
Express authority is directly granted by the principal to the agent, either verbally or in writing. When an agent acts within their express authority, the principal is bound by those actions. Listing agreements and buyer representation agreements are common forms of express authority in real estate.
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