Agency
A Connecticut seller tells their listing agent they will accept $350,000 but are listed at $375,000. This information is:
APublic information the agent must disclose to buyers
BConfidential information the agent must NOT disclose to the buyer or buyer's agent✓ Correct
CInformation the agent should disclose to the buyer's mortgage lender
DInformation required to be disclosed on the MLS listing
Explanation
The seller's minimum acceptable price is confidential information. The listing agent's fiduciary duty of confidentiality prohibits disclosing this to buyers or their agents, as it would harm the seller's negotiating position.
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