If a 16-year-old emancipated minor wishes to sell real property, their broker may:
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not accept the listing.
Option A is incorrect because brokers can work with emancipated minors; they're not automatically barred. The law provides a path forward with proper safeguards.
accept the listing.
Option B is incorrect because simply accepting the listing without additional protection exposes the broker to potential liability and doesn't address the minor's limited capacity for complex transactions.
accept the listing only with a guarantee from an adult.
accept the listing, but it will be voidable.
Option D is incorrect because the listing isn't voidable - it's valid with the adult guarantee. Voidable implies uncertainty from the outset, whereas this arrangement creates a binding transaction with proper safeguards.
Why is this correct?
Option C is correct because while emancipated minors have legal independence, California real estate regulations require additional protection for high-value transactions. An adult guarantee provides this protection, allowing the broker to accept the listing while ensuring financial responsibility.
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