Agency
In Montana, 'apparent authority' in real estate agency means that a broker could be bound by the acts of a person who:
AHas explicit written authorization from the broker
BA third party reasonably believes has authority to act on the broker's behalf, even if they have no actual authority✓ Correct
CIs licensed in another state but working in Montana
DHas authority only for administrative tasks
Explanation
Apparent authority arises when a third party reasonably believes someone has authority to act on another's behalf based on the principal's conduct or representations. The principal (broker) may be bound by acts performed within this apparent authority, even without actual authorization.
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