Agency
A Massachusetts buyer's agent arranges for the property to be inspected by their brother who is a home inspector. The agent must:
AKeep the relationship secret to avoid perception of favoritism
BDisclose the family relationship to the buyer so they can decide whether to use a different inspector✓ Correct
CUse only board-approved inspectors
DHave the broker approve the inspector
Explanation
Personal relationships that could affect the agent's objectivity or create a conflict of interest must be disclosed to the client. The buyer can then make an informed decision about whether to use the related inspector.
Related Massachusetts Agency Questions
- A Massachusetts real estate agent who has a fiduciary relationship with their seller client must disclose to the seller:
- A Massachusetts seller tells their agent that they will not sell to a particular ethnic group. The agent must:
- Under Massachusetts agency law, 'obedience' as a fiduciary duty means the agent must:
- Under Massachusetts law, a buyer's agent owes which duty to the seller (the non-client)?
- In Massachusetts, if a real estate agent exceeds their actual authority and enters a contract on behalf of a client, the client:
- Massachusetts law requires buyer agents to provide buyers with a written agency disclosure:
- Which statement best describes a subagent?
- A Massachusetts buyer's agent receives a call from the seller's agent complaining that the buyer's agent has been advising the buyer to make low offers. Is this a problem?
Practice More Massachusetts Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Massachusetts Quiz →