Agency
Apparent authority in a Minnesota agency relationship arises when:
AThe principal grants written authority to the agent
BA third party reasonably believes an agent has authority based on the principal's conduct✓ Correct
CThe agent acts beyond the scope of their license
DA sub-agent is appointed by the listing broker
Explanation
Apparent authority occurs when the principal's conduct reasonably leads a third party to believe the agent has authority, even if no actual authority was granted. The principal may be bound by the agent's actions.
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