Agency (alternative)
In Maryland, the duty of a buyer's agent to 'negotiate on behalf of the buyer' means the agent should:
AAccept all seller counteroffers without consulting the buyer
BAdvise the buyer on offer strategy, present all offers/counteroffers promptly, and advocate for favorable terms✓ Correct
CNegotiate the seller down to the lowest possible price regardless of buyer preferences
DMake decisions on the buyer's behalf without consultation
Explanation
Negotiating for the buyer means advising on strategy, ensuring timely communication of all offers and counteroffers, and advocating for terms favorable to the buyer — while the buyer makes all final decisions.
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