AgencyIntermediateAlabama Exam

When a listing agent learns that their seller is under severe financial distress and must sell quickly, the duty of confidentiality requires:

ADisclosing this to all prospective buyers to ensure fair offers
BKeeping this information confidential from buyersCorrect
CReporting this to the Alabama Real Estate Commission
DDisclosing to the buyer's agent but not the buyer

Why Keeping this information confidential from buyers Is Correct

Answer B: Keeping this information confidential from buyers

A listing agent owes the seller a duty of confidentiality. Information about the seller's financial distress or motivation to sell quickly is confidential and must not be disclosed to buyers.

Exam Tip: Agency

Agency questions are among the most tested on the exam. Focus on the difference between client and customer, and memorize the fiduciary duties (OLD CAR). Watch for questions that try to blur the line between a general agent and a special agent.

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