Agency
An agent who lists a property discovers that the foundation has serious undisclosed defects. The agent's duty to the buyer requires:
AKeeping the defect confidential on behalf of the seller
BDisclosing the known material defect to the buyer✓ Correct
COnly disclosing the defect if the buyer specifically asks
DReporting the defect to GREC but not to the buyer
Explanation
Even a seller's agent must disclose known material defects to buyers. This duty overrides the duty of confidentiality to the seller regarding material facts that affect the property's value or desirability.
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