Agency
An agent's duty of obedience in Vermont requires the agent to:
AFollow any instruction regardless of legality
BFollow the client's lawful instructions even if the agent disagrees✓ Correct
CFollow instructions only when written
DFollow only the broker's instructions, not the client's
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires the agent to follow the client's lawful instructions. An agent is not required to follow instructions that are illegal or unethical.
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Key Terms to Know
Lien
A financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
AgencyA legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Dual AgencyA situation where a single real estate agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.
Fiduciary DutyThe highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
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