Agency
A Mississippi licensee acting as a buyer's agent presents a property to their buyer that the licensee personally co-owns. The licensee must:
ANever show the property to the buyer
BDisclose their ownership interest before the buyer makes an offer✓ Correct
COnly disclose after the offer is accepted
DHave a friend handle the transaction on their behalf without disclosure
Explanation
A licensee must disclose any personal financial interest they have in a property being considered by their client—including co-ownership—before the client makes any decisions. This is part of the fiduciary duty of disclosure.
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