Agency
Under Kansas law, the 'apparent authority' doctrine can make a broker liable for the actions of an agent if:
AThe broker expressly authorized the agent's conduct
BA third party reasonably believes the agent had authority based on the broker's conduct or representations✓ Correct
CThe agent acted in their own personal interest
DThe broker was physically present during the transaction
Explanation
Apparent authority arises when a principal (broker) creates a reasonable belief in third parties that an agent has authority to act, even without actual authorization — the principal may be bound by the agent's acts.
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