Agency
Under Washington's agency law, a seller who gives their broker authority to sign documents on their behalf has granted the broker which type of authority?
AImplied authority
BApparent authority
CExpress authority✓ Correct
DIncidental authority
Explanation
Express authority is authority explicitly granted by the principal to the agent — such as a written power of attorney or specific written authorization allowing the broker to sign documents on the seller's behalf.
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