Agency and License Law Practice Question
Question
A buyer asks a licensee for an exam-focused explanation for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Exam involving dual agency or limited representation and Massachusetts Board of Registration. Which statement is the best answer? (Item 9)
Answer choices
- A. Recognize consent and neutrality duties when one brokerage is involved with both sides in a way that fits Massachusetts exam practice.
- B. The rule applies only to commercial transactions and never to residential transactions.
- C. Client funds may be mixed with business funds if the broker reconciles the account later.
- D. The issue can be ignored if the parties want to close quickly.
Correct Answer
A. Recognize consent and neutrality duties when one brokerage is involved with both sides in a way that fits Massachusetts exam practice.
Explanation
The correct answer is A because dual agency or limited representation requires candidates to recognize consent and neutrality duties when one brokerage is involved with both sides. The Massachusetts reference keeps the scenario tied to state licensing practice, while the other options rely on unsafe assumptions about oral custom, escrow, client preference, independent licensee authority, or ignoring written duties.
Question details
- Difficulty: easy
- Domain: Agency and License Law
- Objective: dual agency or limited representation