Agency
A Minnesota buyer's agent who learns their buyer client is willing to pay $20,000 above the asking price:
AMust disclose this to the listing agent immediately
BMust keep this information confidential and not disclose it without the client's consent✓ Correct
CMust reduce the offer to protect the buyer
DMust notify the MLS of the buyer's maximum price
Explanation
A buyer's agent owes a duty of confidentiality to their client. Information about the buyer's motivation, financial capacity, or maximum price must not be disclosed to the seller or listing agent without the buyer's consent.
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