Agency
Under Wisconsin law, a broker's authority to sign documents on the client's behalf in a real estate transaction requires:
AVerbal instruction from the client
BExplicit written authorization, such as a power of attorney✓ Correct
COnly the listing agreement
DApproval from DSPS
Explanation
A broker may only sign documents on a client's behalf if they have been given explicit written authorization (such as a power of attorney); the listing or buyer agency agreement alone typically does not authorize document signing.
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