Agency
An Idaho listing agent learns the seller is in financial distress and must sell quickly. Must the agent disclose this to a buyer?
AYes, all material facts must be disclosed
BNo, this is confidential information about the client✓ Correct
COnly if the buyer directly asks
DOnly if the distress is public record
Explanation
The seller's financial motivation (such as being in distress) is confidential client information. The listing agent's duty of loyalty and confidentiality protects this information from disclosure to the buyer.
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