Agency
A Mississippi buyer's agent who discovers the seller's property has an undisclosed encroachment should:
AKeep the information confidential to protect the seller
BDisclose the encroachment to the buyer as a material fact✓ Correct
CIgnore it since the seller has not authorized disclosure
DReport it only to MREC
Explanation
Material facts affecting property value or desirability must be disclosed to the buyer regardless of whose agent discovered the information. An encroachment is a material fact that a buyer's agent must disclose.
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