Agency
In Kansas, 'actual authority' of a real estate agent refers to:
AThe authority the agent has assumed without permission
BThe express or implied authority that the principal has actually granted to the agent✓ Correct
CThe authority assumed by third parties based on agent conduct
DAuthority granted by the KREC
Explanation
Actual authority is the authority actually granted by the principal (expressed directly or implied by the nature of the engagement). The agent can only bind the principal through actual authority.
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