Agency
A Mississippi seller instructs their agent to not present any offers below $300,000. The agent receives an offer for $285,000. The agent must:
AReject the offer since the seller's instructions are clear
BAdvise the seller that this type of blanket instruction may create legal issues and that presenting all offers is generally required, unless the seller has a written standing instruction reviewed at listing✓ Correct
CPresent the offer only if required by law
DSecretly show the offer to the seller anyway
Explanation
While sellers can theoretically instruct agents not to present certain offers, blanket instructions to reject all offers below a price threshold should be approached carefully. Most state laws and professional standards require agents to present all offers unless the seller has given a clear, voluntary, written standing instruction after consultation. The agent should document and clarify.
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