Agency
In Maryland, a seller's agent who learns that the subject property was previously the site of a murder (a stigmatized property) must:
AAlways disclose this as a material fact
BFollow Maryland law which does not require disclosure of stigmatized conditions unless asked by the buyer✓ Correct
CRefuse to list the property
DDisclose only to the buyer's agent
Explanation
Maryland does not require disclosure of stigmatized property conditions (such as a prior murder on the premises) unless directly asked by the buyer. Physical conditions affecting value must be disclosed, but psychological stigma generally does not.
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