Agency
A Virginia buyer's agent who receives the seller's counteroffer must:
AAccept or reject the counteroffer on the buyer's behalf
BPresent the counteroffer promptly to the buyer and follow the buyer's instructions✓ Correct
CNegotiate directly with the listing agent without consulting the buyer
DAdvise the buyer to accept the counteroffer if it is reasonable
Explanation
An agent must present all offers and counteroffers promptly to their client and act only on the client's instructions. The agent cannot accept or reject offers without the client's direction.
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