Agency
A Connecticut buyer's agent who overhears the seller say they 'need to sell immediately' during a showing has received this information:
AAs a confidential disclosure from the seller that must be kept secret
BAs a factual observation that benefits the buyer and should be communicated to the buyer✓ Correct
CAs irrelevant information
DAs information that must be reported to the Commission
Explanation
A buyer's agent's duty of loyalty requires sharing information that benefits the buyer's negotiating position, including observations about the seller's motivation—such as overheard comments about urgency to sell.
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