Agency
A Wisconsin listing agent whose seller client dies before closing must:
AComplete the transaction on behalf of the seller's estate
BRecognize that the agency terminates at the seller's death; the personal representative of the estate would need to authorize continuation✓ Correct
CImmediately transfer the listing to another broker
DCancel the offer to purchase automatically
Explanation
An agency relationship terminates upon the death of the principal; the personal representative (executor) of the seller's estate must authorize further action and may need to execute a new listing or authorize the transaction to proceed.
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