Agency
An Alaska listing agent discovers the property has a sinkhole risk due to underground cave formations. The agent should:
ADisclose this only after an offer is accepted
BDisclose this material fact to all prospective buyers before offers are made✓ Correct
CRefer the buyer to the county for environmental information
DOnly disclose if the seller authorizes disclosure
Explanation
Known sinkhole risk is a material fact that the listing agent must proactively disclose to all prospective buyers. The agent cannot wait for the seller's permission — independent disclosure duties require proactive disclosure of all known material defects.
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