Agency
In Kansas, a listing agent who discloses the seller's lowest acceptable price to the buyer has:
AProvided good customer service to all parties
BBreached the fiduciary duty of confidentiality owed to the seller-client✓ Correct
CEngaged in appropriate transaction brokerage
DFulfilled the duty of disclosure owed to the buyer
Explanation
The seller's bottom price is confidential information. Disclosing it to the buyer without the seller's authorization is a serious breach of the fiduciary duty of confidentiality owed to the seller.
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