Agency
A Maine real estate agent who, without authorization, promises a seller that the property will sell within 30 days has exceeded their authority. This is an example of:
AApparent authority used appropriately
BActing outside the scope of actual authority✓ Correct
CNormal puffery in real estate marketing
DExpress authority from the principal
Explanation
Making unauthorized promises about how quickly a property will sell goes beyond the agent's actual authority under the listing agreement and could create liability for the agent and broker.
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