Agency
In Texas, a broker's authority to bind their client to a contract arises from:
ATREC automatically when the broker is licensed
BThe written listing agreement or buyer representation agreement that grants specific authority✓ Correct
CThe MLS listing
DState statute without any written agreement required
Explanation
A broker's actual authority to act on behalf of a client comes from the express terms of the agency agreement (listing agreement or buyer representation agreement). Without an agreement, the broker has no authority to bind the client.
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