Agency
An agent who is a 'facilitator' in a Massachusetts transaction owes which of the following duties to the buyer?
AFull fiduciary duties including loyalty
BHonesty and disclosure of known material defects, but not fiduciary duties✓ Correct
CNo duties whatsoever
DThe same duties as a buyer's agent
Explanation
A Massachusetts facilitator owes the parties the duty of honesty and the obligation to disclose known material facts, but does not owe fiduciary duties such as loyalty, confidentiality, or obedience that an agent owes a principal.
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