Today's question

Question of the day — Thursday, October 15, 2026

Real Estate Contracts & Agency

A buyer hires a real estate agent to represent them in a transaction. What is the agent's fiduciary duty of obedience?

  • A. To act in the best interest of the seller
  • B. To follow the instructions of the buyer
  • C. To negotiate the highest price possible
  • D. To disclose all known defects in the property
Answer

Answer: B

The agent's fiduciary duty of obedience requires them to follow the lawful instructions of the buyer, as long as they are within the scope of the agency agreement.

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