Agency
When a Maryland licensee represents the seller, the duty of obedience requires the agent to:
AFollow all of the seller's lawful instructions✓ Correct
BFollow the seller's instructions even if they violate fair housing law
CFollow only MREC's instructions
DFollow the buyer's requests when they are in the seller's best interest
Explanation
Obedience requires the agent to follow the client's lawful instructions. An agent cannot follow instructions that violate the law, including fair housing laws.
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