Agency
Under Hawaii law, an agent's duty of 'confidentiality' to their client continues:
AA. Only while the agency agreement is active
BB. After the agency relationship ends, for information that remains confidential and sensitive✓ Correct
CC. Only for 1 year after the transaction closes
DD. Until the property is resold
Explanation
The duty of confidentiality survives the end of the agency relationship. Agents should not disclose a former client's sensitive information (motivation, financial situation) even after the transaction.
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Key Terms to Know
Agency
A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
Dual AgencyA situation where a single real estate agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.
Fiduciary DutyThe highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
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