Agency
Maine's law requires real estate agents to treat 'all parties' to a transaction honestly. 'All parties' includes:
AOnly the agent's client
BBoth the client and all other parties to the transaction✓ Correct
COnly licensed real estate professionals
DOnly parties who have signed disclosure forms
Explanation
Maine licensees owe a duty of honest dealing to all parties in a transaction, not just their own clients. While fiduciary duties are owed only to clients, honesty and fair dealing extend to all parties.
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