Agency
A listing agent who learns the seller is in financial distress must:
AKeep this information confidential from all buyers✓ Correct
BDisclose it to all prospective buyers immediately
CInform the buyer only if directly asked
DWithdraw from the listing
Explanation
Financial distress of a seller is confidential information the listing agent owes to their principal (the seller). Disclosing it could damage the seller's negotiating position. The agent must keep it confidential unless the seller authorizes disclosure.
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