general agent

is authorized to act only in a specific trade or business for the principal.

Examples of general agencies:

  1. Real estate broker hired by property owner to manage all aspects of the real estate.
  2. Real estate salesperson hired by a broker to list and sell real estate, and perform other real estate business services.
  3. You hire a friend and provide them $10,000 to use to shop and buy a good used car for you.

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