Agency
A Hawaii seller's agent must disclose to a prospective buyer any known material defects. This duty applies because:
ASeller's agents owe full fiduciary duties to buyers
BHawaii law imposes a duty of disclosure to third parties for known material facts affecting the property's value✓ Correct
CBuyers are always considered clients of the seller's agent
DAll agents must disclose all information to all parties
Explanation
While a seller's agent owes primary fiduciary duties to the seller, Hawaii law imposes a duty to disclose known material defects to buyers. This protects buyers from fraud and misrepresentation.
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