Agency
Iowa's duty of obedience in an agency relationship requires the agent to:
AFollow all client instructions, including illegal ones
BFollow all lawful instructions of the client promptly, even if the agent disagrees with the strategy✓ Correct
CMake all decisions for the client based on the agent's expertise
DObey only written instructions
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires an Iowa agent to follow the lawful instructions of their client. However, the agent is never required to follow instructions that are illegal, unethical, or would require the agent to violate fair housing laws or other legal requirements.
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