Agency
A Massachusetts broker acts as a disclosed dual agent. The broker may NOT:
AShow the property to the buyer-client
BPresent offers to both parties
CDisclose the seller's minimum acceptable price to the buyer without the seller's consent✓ Correct
DProvide information about comparable sales
Explanation
Even with written consent to act as dual agent, the Massachusetts broker may not disclose confidential information—such as the seller's bottom line—from one party to the other without that party's explicit consent.
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