Agency
A Tennessee buyer's agent who helps a buyer write a very competitive offer, including escalation clauses and waived contingencies, is exercising the duty of:
AObedience — following the buyer's instructions
BReasonable care and diligence — using professional skills to help the buyer compete effectively✓ Correct
CLoyalty — prioritizing the buyer over all other market participants
DDisclosure — informing the buyer of all known market conditions
Explanation
By applying professional skills and market knowledge to craft a competitive offer, the buyer's agent is exercising reasonable care and diligence. This duty requires using professional competence to protect and advance the client's interests.
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