Agency
A Massachusetts real estate agent has 'apparent authority' when:
AThe agent has written authority from the principal
BA third party reasonably believes the agent has authority based on the principal's conduct, even if actual authority was not granted✓ Correct
CThe agent acts obviously outside their authorized scope
DThe Board of Registration has certified the agent's authority
Explanation
Apparent authority arises when a principal's words or conduct lead a reasonable third party to believe the agent has authority to act, even if no actual authority was granted. Principals may be bound by acts within apparent authority.
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