Agency
In Hawaii, an agent who fails to present an offer to the seller because they personally believe it is too low is:
AA. Exercising good professional judgment
BB. Breaching their fiduciary duty to the seller by withholding offers✓ Correct
CC. Protecting the seller from an insult
DD. Following Hawaii Real Estate Commission guidelines
Explanation
Agents must present all written offers to the seller promptly. Withholding offers based on the agent's personal opinion of the offer's merit is a breach of fiduciary duty.
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