Implied authority includes rights such as having the keys to the house and performing duties necessary for effective performance.

• A. Having the keys to the house and doing anything necessary for performance.
• B. Requires express written permission.
• C. Cannot include acts not expressly authorized.
• D. Is limited to tasks specifically listed in the contract.

Answer: (A)

Implied authority flows from the agent’s role and duties, not from a separate written instruction for every action. A licensee representing a seller or buyer must be able to access the property and perform the tasks necessary to carry out the transaction. Having the keys to the house and taking actions needed to market and complete the sale are typically considered part of doing the job effectively, even if those actions aren’t spelled out in advance. This is because implied authority covers what’s reasonably necessary to perform the duties you’re entrusted with.

Express permission isn’t required for every act, and implied authority can include acts not expressly authorized as long as they’re reasonable and necessary to fulfill the agency duties. It’s not limited to only tasks listed in the contract.