Agency
Under Massachusetts agency law, 'care' as a fiduciary duty requires the agent to:
ALove the client
BExercise reasonable care and professional skill in performing duties for the client✓ Correct
CCare about the financial success of the transaction
DEnsure the client pays the lowest possible price
Explanation
The fiduciary duty of care (also called competence or diligence) requires the agent to use reasonable care, skill, and diligence in performing their duties—meeting the standard of a competent real estate professional.
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