Agency
A Utah seller's agent who advises the seller to set an unrealistically high price to 'see what happens' may be:
AProviding valuable negotiating advice
BFailing their duty of care if they know the price will cause the property to sit unsold✓ Correct
CRequired to accept the seller's decision without comment
DActing in the seller's best interest
Explanation
While the seller makes the final pricing decision, the agent must provide competent advice based on market data. Failing to provide honest price guidance—knowing an unrealistic price will result in time on market costs and stale listing stigma—is a failure of the duty of care.
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