Agency
A Maine listing agent who discovers their seller has not disclosed a known roof leak should:
AKeep the information confidential as it is the seller's disclosure to make
BAdvise the seller to disclose the defect and disclose it themselves if the seller refuses✓ Correct
CCancel the listing immediately
DOnly disclose if the buyer asks about the roof
Explanation
Maine agents have an obligation to advise sellers to disclose known material defects. If the seller refuses, the agent may have an independent duty to disclose material defects to prospective buyers to avoid misrepresentation.
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