A Real Estate Broker Could Most Likely Be Held Liable

Multiple Choice

A real estate broker could most likely be held liable to a buyer if the broker

A) makes a misrepresentation to the buyer based on false information given to him by the seller.
B) signs an agreement with the buyer on behalf of the seller under the power of attorney granted by the seller.
C) acts in excess of the authority given to him by the seller under a listing agreement.
D) retains the buyer's check at the seller's request after an offer has been accepted by the seller and acceptance has been communicated to the buyer.