Agency
A Massachusetts listing agreement creates an agency relationship between the seller and the:
AIndividual salesperson only
BSalesperson and the buyer
CBrokerage firm (broker of record)✓ Correct
DSalesperson's team leader
Explanation
In Massachusetts, a listing agreement creates an agency relationship between the seller and the brokerage firm. The individual salesperson is an agent of the broker and, through the broker, owes fiduciary duties to the seller. The broker is responsible for the acts of their salespersons.
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