Agency
A seller's listing agent discovers that the basement leaks during heavy rain. The seller asks the agent not to tell buyers. The agent should:
AHonor the seller's request as loyalty requires
BDisclose the defect to potential buyers despite the seller's instruction✓ Correct
CMention the defect only if directly asked by a buyer
DWithdraw from the listing immediately without any disclosure
Explanation
An agent must disclose known material defects to buyers regardless of seller instructions. Concealing a known material defect violates the agent's duty of honest dealing and Arkansas disclosure law.
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