Agency
When a buyer's agent presents an offer to the listing agent in Oregon, and the listing agent agrees to hold the offer without presenting it to the seller for 3 days, this is:
AAcceptable if the buyer agrees
BPermissible with both parties' written consent
CA violation of the listing agent's duty to present offers promptly to the seller✓ Correct
DStandard practice in multiple-offer situations
Explanation
A listing agent has a duty to present all written offers to the seller promptly. Holding offers for multiple days without presenting them violates the listing agent's duty of loyalty and obedience to the seller. The seller may miss out on a good offer or the offeror may revoke their offer.
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