Agency
Under Massachusetts agency law, a broker who represents the seller in a transaction has a duty to negotiate:
AThe lowest possible price for the buyer
BThe highest possible price for the seller✓ Correct
CA fair price acceptable to both parties equally
DOnly the terms that the seller has pre-approved
Explanation
A seller's broker (listing agent) owes fiduciary duties to the seller, including the duty to negotiate the best possible terms — typically the highest price — for the seller. This fiduciary obligation distinguishes an agent from a facilitator.
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