A seller's agent discovers a material defect during a property showing. The agent must:
Why Disclose it to the buyer regardless of the seller's wishes Is Correct
Answer B: Disclose it to the buyer regardless of the seller's wishes
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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A neutral third-party arrangement where funds, documents, and instructions are held until all conditions of a real estate transaction are satisfied.
AgencyA legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Dual AgencyA situation where a single real estate agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.
Fiduciary DutyThe highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
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