Agency
Under Maine law, 'reasonable care and diligence' as an agent duty means the agent must:
AGuarantee the best possible price in all transactions
BExercise the care, skill, and diligence typically exercised by competent real estate licensees✓ Correct
CAttend every open house in the area
DAlways recommend the highest offer
Explanation
The duty of reasonable care requires agents to perform at the standard of a competent professional — exercising the knowledge, skills, and diligence that a reasonable, experienced licensee would in similar circumstances.
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