Agency
A Massachusetts seller's agent discovers the seller made material misrepresentations on the Seller's Disclosure Statement. The agent should:
ARemain silent to fulfill loyalty to the seller
BWithdraw from the listing if the seller refuses to correct the disclosure✓ Correct
CAmend the disclosure without the seller's knowledge
DDisclose the misrepresentation only to the buyer's attorney
Explanation
A Massachusetts agent cannot participate in fraud or misrepresentation. If the seller refuses to correct a material misrepresentation, the agent must withdraw from the listing rather than participate in deceiving buyers.
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