Agency
In Massachusetts, when a seller's agent shows a property that belongs to another licensee in their same office, the agent's primary obligation is to:
AThe other licensee as a fellow employee
BThe seller, unless a dual agency disclosure is properly executed✓ Correct
CThe buyer, since they are present
DRemain neutral between both parties
Explanation
When a salesperson at a firm shows one of the firm's listings to a buyer, the firm may be in a dual agency situation. Absent proper dual agency disclosure and consent, the listing agent's obligation remains to the seller client.
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