Agency
A buyer's agent in Indiana who also owns the property the buyer is interested in purchasing must:
AImmediately withdraw from representing the buyer
BDisclose their ownership interest to the buyer in writing before proceeding✓ Correct
CRefer the buyer to another agent without disclosure
DObtain IREC approval before the transaction proceeds
Explanation
A broker who has a personal financial interest in a transaction — including ownership of the property being sold — must disclose that interest in writing to all parties before the transaction proceeds.
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