Agency
A seller's agent who discovers that the buyer has a hidden disability should:
ADisclose this to the seller to gain negotiation leverage
BKeep it confidential—it is not material information relevant to the transaction✓ Correct
CReport it to the Connecticut Real Estate Commission
DRefuse to continue representing the seller
Explanation
A client's personal characteristics, including disability, are confidential information. A seller's agent must not disclose a buyer's disability to the seller; doing so could constitute discrimination.
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