Agency
A seller's broker who discovers that the buyer their seller is under contract with is the broker's own relative should:
AProceed normally as this is not a conflict
BDisclose the relationship to the seller and obtain written consent✓ Correct
CWithdraw from the transaction immediately
DOnly disclose if the seller asks
Explanation
A broker must disclose any conflicts of interest to their client. If the buyer is a relative of the agent, this creates a potential conflict that must be disclosed to the seller, who can then decide how to proceed.
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