Agency (alternative)
In Maryland, the duty of 'loyalty' means an agent must NOT:
AShow properties outside the client's stated price range
BPlace their own interests or a third party's interests above those of the principal✓ Correct
CPresent offers the agent personally believes are too low
DWork with more than one client at a time
Explanation
The duty of loyalty requires the agent to put the principal's interests first, above their own personal interests and above the interests of any third party, throughout the agency relationship.
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