Agency
Which of the following is a fiduciary duty an agent owes to their principal in Massachusetts?
AProviding the buyer with all property defects regardless of representation
BLoyalty, meaning placing the client's interests above the agent's own✓ Correct
CEnsuring the other party receives fair market value
DDisclosing the client's motivation to the other party
Explanation
Loyalty is a core fiduciary duty requiring the agent to place the client's interests above their own. This is owed to the principal (client), not to third parties.
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