Agency
A Nebraska buyer asks their agent to write a lowball offer to 'test the waters.' The agent should:
ARefuse to submit a lowball offer
BSubmit the offer as instructed by the buyer
CCounter offer on the buyer's behalf
DAdvise the buyer of the risks but follow their lawful instructions✓ Correct
Explanation
Agents must follow lawful instructions from their principal. The agent can advise the buyer of the risks of a lowball offer (seller refuses or counters high) but must submit the offer if the buyer insists — it is a lawful instruction.
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