Agency
When a Massachusetts buyer's agent learns the buyer is willing to pay up to $550,000 but the asking price is $500,000, the agent must:
ADisclose this to the seller to facilitate a faster closing
BKeep this information confidential as it belongs to the buyer-client✓ Correct
CNotify the Board of Registration of the potential overbid
DDisclose it only if the seller asks directly
Explanation
A buyer's agent in Massachusetts owes confidentiality to their buyer-client. The buyer's willingness to pay above asking price is confidential information that must not be disclosed to the seller.
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