Contracts
A Montana seller signs a listing agreement but the property is never marketed. The seller may have a claim against the broker for breach of:
AThe duty of loyalty only
BThe implied duty of reasonable care and diligence✓ Correct
CThe warranty of habitability
DMontana consumer protection statutes only
Explanation
By accepting a listing, a broker impliedly undertakes a duty to exercise reasonable care and diligence to market the property. Failure to do so may constitute a breach of the listing contract.
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