Agency
A buyer's agent in Florida who learns that their client plans to pay far above the asking price should:
ADisclose this immediately to the listing agent
BKeep this information confidential as part of fiduciary duty✓ Correct
CFile a disclosure with FREC
DDisclose it in writing to all parties
Explanation
A buyer's single agent has a fiduciary duty of confidentiality. The client's willingness to pay more than the asking price is confidential information that must not be disclosed to the seller or listing agent without the buyer's consent.
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