Agency
A buyer's agent in Connecticut has a duty to 'advocate' for the buyer. This means the agent must:
AAlways recommend the lowest possible offer regardless of market conditions
BNegotiate terms most favorable to the buyer and protect the buyer's interests throughout the transaction✓ Correct
CDiscourage the buyer from purchasing property that the agent doesn't personally like
DFile complaints against sellers who reject offers
Explanation
Advocacy means the buyer's agent negotiates and acts in the buyer's best interest, seeking favorable terms on price, contingencies, repairs, and closing conditions. This is a core fiduciary duty of a buyer's agent.
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