AgencyIntermediateDelaware Exam

In Delaware, a seller's agent who discovers a hidden defect that the seller denies knowing about should:

AStay silent to protect the seller
BDisclose the known defect to prospective buyersCorrect
CCancel the listing
DNotify the Commission before showing

Why Disclose the known defect to prospective buyers Is Correct

Answer B: Disclose the known defect to prospective buyers

Even as a seller's agent, the licensee has a duty to disclose known material defects to prospective buyers. This is an obligation imposed by Delaware law and ethical standards that cannot be overridden by the seller.

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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