Agency
A Hawaii seller instructs their listing agent to tell prospective buyers the property has never flooded, but the agent knows it flooded once. The agent must:
AA. Follow the seller's instructions as their fiduciary
BB. Disclose the flooding history to buyers despite the seller's instructions✓ Correct
CC. Withdraw from the listing to avoid liability
DD. Tell buyers to ask the county about flooding
Explanation
An agent cannot follow instructions to misrepresent or conceal material facts. Known flooding history must be disclosed regardless of the seller's preferences.
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