Agency
Under Wisconsin agency law, a licensee who gives legal advice to a client regarding the enforceability of a real estate contract is:
AProviding standard real estate services
BEngaging in unauthorized practice of law✓ Correct
CFulfilling their duty of competence
DOnly permitted if they have a law degree
Explanation
Giving legal advice (such as opining on contract enforceability) constitutes the practice of law in Wisconsin; real estate licensees are not authorized to provide legal advice and should refer clients to attorneys.
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