AgencyIntermediateAlaska Exam

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, in general
BMust keep this information confidential as it belongs to the seller-clientCorrect
CMay disclose it only to buyers who ask directly
DMust disclose it in the MLS listing

Why Must keep this information confidential as it belongs to the seller-client Is Correct

Answer B: Must keep this information confidential as it belongs to the seller-client

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.

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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