Agency
A Maryland agent who knows that a seller is in financial distress and MUST sell quickly should:
ATell all potential buyers about the seller's financial situation
BKeep this confidential as the seller's agent but provide honest pricing advice to the seller✓ Correct
CRefuse to list the property
DDisclose this to the buyer's lender
Explanation
The seller's financial motivation is confidential information that a seller's agent must protect. Disclosing it to buyers would harm the seller's negotiating position and violate fiduciary duty.
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