Agency
A Massachusetts buyer's agent fails to tell the buyer about a significantly lower comparable sale near the subject property that would suggest the asking price is too high. This agent has violated the duty of:
AObedience
BDisclosure (the duty to disclose all relevant information affecting the buyer's interests)✓ Correct
CConfidentiality
DAccounting
Explanation
A buyer's agent must disclose all information material to the buyer's interests, including relevant market data that suggests the property is overpriced. Withholding this information violates the agent's disclosure obligations.
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