Agency
What are a Hawaii agent's obligations to third parties (non-clients) during a real estate transaction?
AA. Agents have no obligations to third parties; only their client's interests matter
BB. While agents owe higher duties to clients, they owe third parties honesty and must not make intentional misrepresentations or actively conceal material defects✓ Correct
CC. Agents owe identical duties to all parties in a transaction
DD. Obligations to third parties only arise if they are not represented by their own agent
Explanation
Hawaii agents owe their highest (fiduciary) duties to their clients. However, they also owe a duty to third parties not to engage in fraud or intentional misrepresentation.
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