Agency
In Maine, if a buyer's agent wants their buyer to submit an offer above the asking price to compete with other offers, the agent is exercising their duty of:
ADisclosure
BReasonable care and skill (providing competent advice)✓ Correct
CConfidentiality
DObedience
Explanation
A buyer's agent who advises their client based on market conditions and their professional expertise is exercising the duty of reasonable care and skill — providing competent, professional advice in the client's best interest.
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