Agency
A listing agent who learns that the seller is in financial distress and must sell quickly:
AMust disclose the seller's financial urgency to all prospective buyers
BMust keep this information confidential as it belongs to the seller-client✓ Correct
CMay disclose it only to buyers who ask directly
DMust disclose it in the MLS listing
Explanation
The seller's financial urgency is confidential client information. A listing agent owes the seller a fiduciary duty of confidentiality and must not disclose information that would weaken the seller's negotiating position, including financial distress, unless the seller authorizes disclosure.
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