Question

A seller has listed her home with a broker for $190,000, and the broker tells a prospective buyer to submit a low offer because theseller is desperate to sell. The buyer offers $160,000 and the seller accepts it. In this situation 1 the broker has violated his agency relationship with the seller.2 the broker was unethical, but the seller did get to sell her property.3 the broker acted properly to obtain a quick offer on the property.4 any broker is authorized to encourage such bids for the property.

Answer 1

1) the broker has violated his agency relationship with the seller.

Step-by-step explanation:

The broker has a fiduciary duty with his/her client and that includes acting on behalf of the principal's best interests which requires the broker to try to obtain the highest selling price for the property. In this case, the broker colluded with the buyer in order to obtain a lower selling price.