Agency
In New Mexico, an agent who represents a buyer but assists in drafting a stronger offer against the seller's interests is:
AViolating the Fair Housing Act
BProperly fulfilling the buyer's agent's fiduciary duty of loyalty to the buyer✓ Correct
CCommitting fraud against the seller
DViolating NMREC's dual agency rules
Explanation
A buyer's agent owes loyalty to the buyer. Helping a buyer craft a competitive offer that is favorable to the buyer is precisely what the buyer's agent is supposed to do—it is appropriate advocacy.
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