Agency
An Illinois seller's agent who works for a brokerage that also has the buyer's agent in the same transaction owes the buyer the duty of:
AThe same fiduciary duties owed to the seller
BHonest dealing and disclosure of all known material defects, even while primarily representing the seller✓ Correct
CNothing — all duties run to the seller only
DConfidentiality of the seller's negotiating position only
Explanation
Even when representing the seller, an Illinois broker owes all parties (including buyers) the duty of honest dealing and must disclose known material defects about the property. The buyer is not the broker's client, but they are still entitled to honest and non-deceptive treatment.
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