Agency
A seller's agent who learns the seller is willing to accept less than the listing price must:
ADisclose this to the buyer immediately
BKeep this information confidential from the buyer✓ Correct
CReport it to the DRE
DDisclose it in the MLS listing
Explanation
The duty of confidentiality requires a seller's agent to keep the seller's bottom-line price confidential from buyers. Disclosing it would be a breach of fiduciary duty.
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