Agency
A Kentucky buyer's agent has a fiduciary duty to maintain confidentiality. This means the agent must NOT disclose to the seller that the buyer:
AHas a home inspection contingency
BIs willing to pay more than the offered price✓ Correct
CIs pre-approved for a mortgage
DWants possession at closing
Explanation
The buyer's motivation and willingness to pay more than the offer price is confidential information. Disclosing this to the seller would harm the buyer's negotiating position and violate the agent's fiduciary duty of confidentiality.
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