Agency
A Florida real estate licensee acting as a single agent for a buyer discovers that the property being purchased has undisclosed structural damage. The licensee should:
AKeep it confidential since it could harm the transaction
BImmediately disclose this material defect to the buyer client✓ Correct
CTell the seller to fix it before closing
DWait until after closing to mention it
Explanation
A single agent owes the buyer full disclosure of all material facts known to the agent that affect the value or desirability of the property. Discovering undisclosed structural damage requires immediate disclosure to the buyer client.
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