Agency
A South Carolina buyer asks their agent to submit an offer significantly below the asking price. The agent should:
ARefuse to submit the offer because it is too low
BSubmit the offer as instructed by the buyer✓ Correct
CAdvise the seller of the buyer's maximum budget before submitting
DSubmit a higher offer to protect the agent's commission
Explanation
The agent's duty of obedience requires them to follow the client's lawful instructions. The agent must submit the offer as directed, regardless of their personal opinion about the offer price.
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