Agency
An Indiana buyer's agent who acts only in their own interest during negotiations (accepting the first offer without advocating for the buyer) has breached which duty?
AThe duty of confidentiality
BThe duty of loyalty✓ Correct
CThe duty of disclosure
DThe duty of accounting
Explanation
The duty of loyalty requires the agent to put the client's interests first, above the agent's own interests. Failing to advocate for the buyer to close the deal quickly for personal reasons breaches loyalty.
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