A facilitator in Minnesota:
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Represents the seller
A is incorrect because a facilitator does not represent the seller. In Minnesota, representation requires an agency relationship with fiduciary duties, which facilitators are explicitly prohibited from having with any party in the transaction.
Assists both parties without representing either
Represents the buyer
C is incorrect because a facilitator does not represent the buyer. By definition, facilitators assist both parties without representing either, creating a neutral position in the transaction.
Is prohibited
D is incorrect because facilitators are not prohibited in Minnesota. They serve a specific role in transactions where neither party wants traditional representation, particularly in certain types of real estate transactions.
Why is this correct?
B is correct because Minnesota law specifically defines facilitators as neutral third parties who assist both buyer and seller without representing either. They perform administrative tasks but cannot negotiate or provide advice to either party, making them distinct from traditional agents.
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