Agency (alternative)
Under Maryland law, what information may a dual agent share with both parties?
AConfidential financial information about each party
BThe fact that the property is priced competitively based on public market data✓ Correct
CThe seller's minimum acceptable price
DThe buyer's maximum price they are willing to pay
Explanation
A dual agent may share non-confidential, publicly available information (like market pricing data) with both parties but must not disclose each party's confidential negotiating positions to the other.
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