License Law & AgencyQuestion 26 of 100
An agent's fiduciary duty of obedience requires the agent to:
a.Obey the buyer even when it conflicts with the seller-principal
b.Follow all lawful instructions of the principal
c.Follow any instruction, even illegal ones
d.Ignore the principal's wishes to maximize commission
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires an agent to follow the principal's lawful instructions promptly. An agent must never obey directions that are illegal, such as instructions to discriminate. In such a case the agent should refuse and may need to withdraw from the agency.
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