Agency
An Iowa seller's agent who negotiates on behalf of the seller while an unrepresented buyer negotiates alone owes which duty to the buyer?
AFull fiduciary duty
BHonest dealing and disclosure of material facts about the property✓ Correct
CDuty to help the buyer negotiate the lowest possible price
DNo duty at all
Explanation
Even while representing the seller, an Iowa listing agent must treat unrepresented buyers honestly, deal fairly, and disclose material facts about the property—though the agent's advocacy runs to the seller.
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