Agency
A Maine seller's agent discovers during a showing that the basement has a mold problem not disclosed in the listing. The agent must:
ASay nothing since the buyer should inspect
BDisclose the mold to potential buyers✓ Correct
CTell only the seller about the mold
DRemove the listing immediately
Explanation
Maine agents have a duty to disclose material facts that could affect the value or desirability of a property, even if not instructed to do so by the seller. Mold is a material defect.
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