Agency
A Massachusetts buyer's agent who is shown a property by the listing agent at an open house must disclose to the listing agent that they:
AWork for a competing brokerage
BAre representing a buyer who is interested in the property✓ Correct
CHave another offer ready to submit
DAre not interested in the property
Explanation
An agent attending an open house with buyer clients must identify themselves as a buyer's agent to the listing agent. Failing to disclose buyer representation misrepresents the agent's role and can create confusion about agency relationships at the outset of negotiations.
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