Agency
Under Massachusetts law, if a seller refuses to pay commission after a sale is consummated through the broker's efforts, the broker may:
APlace a lien on the property
BSue the seller for the commission in court✓ Correct
CRefuse to transfer the deed
DFile a complaint with the Board of Registration for automatic payment
Explanation
If a seller refuses to pay the agreed commission after a sale is completed through the broker's efforts, the broker's remedy is to sue the seller for breach of the listing agreement in civil court.
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