Contracts
In NH, a real estate agent who signs their own name to a purchase offer rather than as an agent for their client has:
ACreated a valid agency contract
BPotentially created personal liability for performance of the contract✓ Correct
CProperly disclosed their role
DCreated no legal issue since agents sign contracts routinely
Explanation
An agent who signs in their own name (not as agent for the client) may be personally bound by the contract — creating personal liability. Agents must clearly sign in a representative capacity (e.
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