Agency
A Kansas agent helps a buyer purchase a property. The buyer later discovers major problems the agent knew about but did not disclose. The agent may be liable for:
ANothing since they were just the agent
BFraudulent concealment, misrepresentation, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty — potentially including personal liability for damages✓ Correct
COnly a KREC reprimand
DOnly the earnest money amount as damages
Explanation
Failure to disclose known material defects can expose an agent to liability for fraud, misrepresentation, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty — the agent may be personally liable for the buyer's damages.
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