Agency
A seller instructs the agent not to disclose that the basement floods during heavy rain. The agent should:
AFollow the seller's instruction since the seller is the client
BDisclose the flooding to buyers because it is a material defect✓ Correct
CDisclose only if the buyer directly asks about flooding
DInclude a disclaimer in the listing
Explanation
An agent cannot follow client instructions to conceal material defects. Basement flooding is a material defect that must be disclosed to prospective buyers regardless of the seller's wishes.
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