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A Mississippi licensee asks about a seller’s broker first has a substantive meeting with an unrepresented buyer. What is the best answer?

Correct Answer

D) The broker must disclose in writing that the broker represents another party at the first substantive meeting, using the MREC agency disclosure form

MREC Rule 4.3 requires written disclosure to the party for whom the broker is not an agent at the first substantive meeting. Source basis: MREC Rules and Regulations Rev. 02-21-2025, Part 1601 Chapter 4: Rule 4.2 definitions and Rule 4.3 disclosure requirements, including first substantive meeting, single agency disclosure, dual agency consent, changed agency forms, oral/unavailable signature handling, and completed disclosure forms. Checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
The rule is only a national exam concept and does not apply to Mississippi state practice.
B
The parties may waive the rule by private agreement without any written disclosure or Commission process.
C
The licensee may proceed first and document the issue only after closing.
D
The broker must disclose in writing that the broker represents another party at the first substantive meeting, using the MREC agency disclosure form

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Related Topics & Key Terms

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Key Terms:

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Related Concepts

The fiduciary obligation to protect a client's private information and not disclose it to third parties without permission, surviving even after the agency relationship ends.

In real estate, a client is someone to whom the agent owes fiduciary duties through an agency relationship, while a customer is a third party to whom the agent owes only honesty and fair dealing.

An arrangement where a brokerage assigns separate agents within the firm to represent the buyer and seller in the same transaction, allowing each client to have dedicated representation.

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