Agency
In Kansas, what must a broker do when their client instructs them to do something unethical but not illegal?
AFollow the client's instructions without question
BUse professional judgment and advise the client against the unethical act; if the client insists, the broker may terminate the agency relationship✓ Correct
CReport the client to KREC immediately
DFollow the instruction as long as it is not criminal
Explanation
When a client instructs an agent to act unethically, the agent should advise the client against it. If the client persists, the agent may terminate the agency rather than participate in unethical conduct, even if the act is technically legal.
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