Agency
In Massachusetts, 'mandatory buyer agency' means that:
AAll buyers must hire a buyer's agent
BAgents showing a property to a buyer must represent that buyer unless disclosed otherwise✓ Correct
CDual agency is prohibited in Massachusetts
DSellers must pay buyer agent commissions
Explanation
Massachusetts mandatory buyer agency law presumes the agent working with a buyer represents the buyer unless the parties agree otherwise and the proper disclosures are made.
Related Massachusetts Agency Questions
- A Massachusetts listing agent's seller dies before the closing. The listing agreement:
- A Massachusetts seller's agent learns that the property has a faulty septic system the seller chose not to disclose. The agent's obligations are to:
- A Massachusetts broker acts as a disclosed dual agent. The broker may NOT:
- Massachusetts law requires buyer agents to provide buyers with a written agency disclosure:
- Under Massachusetts law, a buyer's agent owes the buyer the duty of:
- A seller instructs the agent not to disclose that the basement floods during heavy rain. The agent should:
- A seller's agent in Massachusetts owes which fiduciary duty to the seller?
- A Massachusetts buyer's agent who receives an offer from a buyer must:
Practice More Massachusetts Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Massachusetts Quiz →