Contracts
Under NC law, a broker's listing agreement that has not yet expired but the seller instructs the broker to stop all marketing activity must result in:
AImmediate termination of the listing
BThe broker following the lawful client instruction to suspend marketing, while the listing agreement remains in effect✓ Correct
CThe broker marketing the property anyway
DThe broker suing the seller for breach
Explanation
The broker must follow lawful client instructions (duty of obedience) — suspending marketing activity is a lawful instruction. The listing agreement remains in effect unless terminated by mutual agreement or other provisions.
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