Agency
In Louisiana, a listing broker who represents a seller in a transaction where no buyer's broker is involved owes which duties to the unrepresented buyer?
AFull fiduciary duties as if representing the buyer
BLimited duties: honesty, fair dealing, and disclosure of known material defects — but not full client fiduciary duties✓ Correct
CNo duties whatsoever to the unrepresented buyer
DThe same duties as owed to the seller-client
Explanation
An unrepresented buyer (customer) is owed limited duties by the listing broker — honest dealing, fair treatment, and disclosure of known material facts that affect the property's value or the buyer's decision. The broker's primary duties remain to the seller-client.
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