Agency
Wisconsin's 'apparent authority' doctrine may make a broker liable for an agent's actions if:
AThe agent told the client they had unlimited authority
BThe principal's conduct reasonably led a third party to believe the agent had authority they did not actually have✓ Correct
CThe broker was unaware of the agent's actions
DThe agent had a valid license
Explanation
Apparent authority arises when the principal's actions reasonably lead a third party to believe an agent has authority that was not actually granted; the principal may be bound by the agent's acts.
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