Agency
In Minnesota, a 'ministerial act' performed by a licensee does not create an agency relationship. Which of the following is a ministerial act?
ANegotiating the purchase price on behalf of a buyer
BProviding objective factual information about a property's square footage when asked✓ Correct
CAdvising a buyer on whether to make a contingent offer
DRecommending a specific lender to a buyer
Explanation
Ministerial acts are routine informational tasks that do not require the exercise of professional judgment or discretion and do not create an agency relationship. Providing factual property information (square footage, number of bedrooms) is ministerial. Negotiating, advising, and recommending involve professional judgment and typically create or further an agency relationship.
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