Agency

A listing agent who discovers a major structural defect unknown to the seller has a duty to:

AKeep it confidential to protect the seller
BDisclose it to prospective buyers✓ Correct
CDisclose it to the seller and let the seller decide disclosure
DReport it to the Board of Registration

Explanation

A licensee who discovers material defects must disclose them to all parties regardless of agency relationship. This duty to disclose material facts supersedes confidentiality obligations.

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