Contracts
In NH, a broker's authority to sign a contract on behalf of a client requires:
AOnly verbal authorization
BExplicit written authorization in the agency agreement or a separate power of attorney✓ Correct
CAuthorization from the NHREC
DOnly the broker's belief that the client would agree
Explanation
A broker does not have inherent authority to sign contracts on behalf of a client. Explicit written authorization — in the agency agreement or a separate power of attorney — is required before the broker can legally bind the client.
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