Agency
In Louisiana, which of the following is an example of a licensee violating the duty of confidentiality?
ADisclosing the seller's known foundation problems to a buyer
BTelling a buyer that the seller has already bought another house and must sell quickly at any reasonable price✓ Correct
CInforming the buyer that the property is in a flood zone
DPresenting multiple offers to the seller on the same day
Explanation
Disclosing the seller's motivation (that they must sell quickly) to a buyer is a breach of the duty of confidentiality owed to the seller-client. This gives the buyer negotiating leverage at the seller's expense.
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