Agency

The fiduciary duty of 'obedience' requires an agent to:

AFollow all instructions from the client, including illegal ones
BFollow all lawful instructions from the client✓ Correct
CObey the managing broker in all decisions
DSubmit to arbitration in all disputes

Explanation

Obedience requires an agent to follow all lawful instructions from their client. An agent is NOT required to follow instructions that are illegal or unethical, such as instructions to violate fair housing laws or conceal material defects.

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