Agency
An agent who continues to act on behalf of a client after the listing agreement has expired is acting:
AAs an independent contractor
BWithout authority and potentially as an unauthorized agent✓ Correct
CUnder implied agency, which is valid
DAs a subagent of the listing brokerage
Explanation
When a listing agreement expires, the agent's authority to act on the seller's behalf ends. Continuing to act without a new agreement is unauthorized. Any contract signed during this period may not be binding on the principal.
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