Agency
A Michigan buyer's agent who learns their client has financing already approved and must buy immediately should:
ADisclose this information to the seller to expedite the transaction
BKeep this information confidential as it could weaken the buyer's negotiating position✓ Correct
CAdvise the seller's agent as a professional courtesy
DRecord this in the MLS notes
Explanation
A buyer's agent has a fiduciary duty of confidentiality. Information about the buyer's financial urgency or motivation would weaken their negotiating position and must be kept strictly confidential.
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