Agency
A Florida buyer's agent learns that their buyer is willing to pay $50,000 more than the asking price. The agent should:
ADisclose this to the listing agent to help close the deal
BKeep this information confidential as it is the client's personal information✓ Correct
CDisclose it to the buyer's lender
DInclude it in the written offer
Explanation
As a single agent for the buyer, the agent's duty of confidentiality requires protecting the buyer's maximum price and motivation. Disclosing this to the seller or listing agent would be a breach of fiduciary duty.
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