Agency
Under Pennsylvania agency law, an agent's duty of 'obedience' means:
AFollowing all lawful instructions from the client✓ Correct
BObeying PREC regulations above client instructions
CFollowing the broker's office policies regardless of client needs
DComplying with the buyer's lender's requirements
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires the agent to follow all lawful instructions of the client promptly. An agent is not required to follow unlawful instructions, such as a seller's instruction to conceal a known defect.
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