Massachusetts License Law
The Massachusetts Board of Registration can discipline a licensee for all of the following EXCEPT:
AMisrepresentation in a real estate transaction
BConversion of client funds
CCharging a commission rate higher than the industry average✓ Correct
DFailing to disclose a material defect
Explanation
Commission rates are freely negotiable in Massachusetts and there is no regulated 'standard' rate. Charging a high commission is not grounds for discipline. The other choices are legitimate grounds for disciplinary action.
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