Agency
Apparent authority in real estate agency arises when:
AThe broker gives explicit written authorization to the agent
BA third party reasonably believes the agent has authority based on the principal's conduct✓ Correct
CThe agent acts without any authorization from the broker
DThe principal ratifies unauthorized acts after the fact
Explanation
Apparent authority exists when a principal's conduct causes a third party to reasonably believe the agent has authority to act on the principal's behalf, even if no actual authority was granted.
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