Agency
An agent who has a buyer client and learns of a seller's financial distress that would motivate a lower price MUST:
ADisclose the information to the seller's agent
BKeep the information confidential and use it to benefit the buyer client✓ Correct
CRefuse to continue the transaction
DReport the information to the Board of Registration
Explanation
A buyer's agent owes undivided loyalty to the buyer client and must use all available information, including the seller's motivation, to benefit the buyer — while keeping that information confidential from the seller.
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