A seller has listed her home with a broker for $190,000. The listing broker tells a prospective buyer to submit a low offer because the seller is desperate to sell. The buyer offers $185,000 and the seller accepts it. In this situation,
A) the broker has violated his agency relationship with the seller.
B) the broker was unethical, but the seller did get to sell her property.
C) the broker acted properly to obtain a quick offer on the property.
D) any broker is authorized to encourage such bids for the property.
Answer: A) the broker has violated his agency relationship with the seller.
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