Agency
Under New Jersey law, the 'duty of care' owed by a real estate agent requires the agent to:
AGuarantee the outcome of every transaction
BExercise the skill, competence, and diligence of a reasonably competent real estate professional✓ Correct
CPersonally inspect all aspects of every property
DOnly act on written instructions from the client
Explanation
The duty of care (competence) requires a licensee to perform services with the skill and knowledge of a reasonably competent real estate professional. This includes staying current on laws, contracts, and market conditions relevant to their area of practice.
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