Agency
Under Pennsylvania agency law, the death of a principal (client) in a real estate transaction typically:
ADoes not affect the agency relationship since the property still needs to be sold
BTerminates the agency relationship — the agent must work with the estate's personal representative✓ Correct
CAllows the agent to complete the transaction on behalf of the estate without any new authority
DRequires PREC to appoint a replacement agent
Explanation
The death of a principal terminates the agency relationship. If a listing seller or buying client dies, the agent's authority from them ends.
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