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Under Ohio law, seller's agent Ron's client wants to list the property at $500,000. Ron's comparative market analysis shows the property is worth approximately $420,000. Under Ohio agency law, what should Ron do?

Correct Answer

C) Present the CMA data to the seller, explain why the suggested price may be above market value, and ultimately list at the price the seller chooses after being informed

Under Ohio agency law, Ron's duty of reasonable care requires sharing professional analysis with the seller. The duty of obedience requires following the client's lawful instructions. Ron should present the data, explain the risks of overpricing, and then list at the seller's chosen price.

Answer Options
A
List the property at $500,000 without comment because the client determines the price
B
Refuse to take the listing unless the seller agrees to Ron's recommended price
C
Present the CMA data to the seller, explain why the suggested price may be above market value, and ultimately list at the price the seller chooses after being informed
D
List at $500,000 but secretly advertise it at $420,000 to attract more buyers

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Related Concepts

The legal ending of an agency relationship, which can occur through completion, expiration, mutual agreement, breach, death, incapacity, or bankruptcy of either party.

The fiduciary obligation to protect a client's private information and not disclose it to third parties without permission, surviving even after the agency relationship ends.

In real estate, a client is someone to whom the agent owes fiduciary duties through an agency relationship, while a customer is a third party to whom the agent owes only honesty and fair dealing.

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