Agency
A Kentucky seller instructs their listing agent not to disclose that the basement flooded twice last year. The agent should:
AFollow the seller's instructions since the seller is the client
BDisclose the flooding as a material defect regardless of the seller's wishes✓ Correct
CWithdraw from the listing rather than disclose against the seller's wishes
DPlace the disclosure in the MLS remarks so buyers can find it themselves
Explanation
Recurring basement flooding is a material defect that a Kentucky licensee must disclose to prospective buyers. The agent cannot follow instructions to withhold material facts, even from their own client.
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