Agency
In Kansas, a seller's agent who accepts a lower offer without consulting the seller has:
AAppropriately exercised professional judgment
BViolated the duty of obedience — only the seller can accept or reject offers✓ Correct
CProperly facilitated a quick sale in the seller's best interest
DActed within normal listing agent authority
Explanation
The authority to accept or reject offers belongs to the seller, not the listing agent. An agent who accepts an offer without the seller's authorization has exceeded their authority and violated the duty of obedience.
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