Agency
In South Carolina, 'ministerial acts' by a real estate agent are:
AServices that involve using the agent's discretion and judgment
BRoutine, administrative tasks that do not involve discretion or create an agency relationship✓ Correct
CActs performed by the broker-in-charge only
DActs requiring SCREC approval
Explanation
Ministerial acts are routine, non-discretionary services (providing a form, delivering a document) that do not create an agency relationship. Even non-represented parties can receive ministerial assistance without the agent creating a fiduciary relationship.
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