Which authority arises when an agent takes actions that are customary for the profession to represent the agent's interests?

• A. Agency by Estoppel
• B. Ostensible Agency
• C. Implied Authority
• D. Express Authority

Answer: (C)

Implied authority comes from the agent’s role and what a reasonable professional in that field would do to carry out the principal’s goals. When an agent acts in ways that are customary for the profession to represent the principal’s interests, those actions are considered implied authority because they’re necessary and expected to get the job done, even if they aren’t spelled out in writing. For example, a real estate agent can negotiate terms, present offers, or take standard steps to advance a transaction—actions that are typical and reasonably needed to fulfill the agency task—without needing explicit permission for each move. This contrasts with express authority, which is clearly granted in explicit terms; ostensible (or agency by estoppel) authority arises when the principal’s conduct leads a third party to believe the agent is authorized.