Agency
A Mississippi real estate agent who holds a power of attorney to sign documents on behalf of an absent seller must:
ASign as if they were the seller
BSign the seller's name followed by 'by [Agent's Name], as attorney-in-fact'✓ Correct
CHave MREC approve the power of attorney
DCountersign all documents with their broker
Explanation
When acting under a power of attorney, the agent must sign in a manner that clearly shows the capacity in which they are acting: '[Seller's Name] by [Agent's Name], as Attorney-in-Fact.' This provides transparency and protects all parties.
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