Agency
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?
AYes—the buyer's agent should not advise on offer price
BNo—advising a buyer on offer strategy (including price) is precisely what a buyer's agent is supposed to do✓ Correct
CYes—the buyer's agent should only present offers, not advise on them
DOnly if the advice results in no sale
Explanation
A buyer's agent's fundamental role is to represent the buyer's interests, including providing strategic negotiation advice on offer price. Advising the buyer to make lower offers in their best interest is entirely appropriate.
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