Agency
A Mississippi listing agent overhears the seller say they must sell within 60 days due to a job relocation. The agent should:
ADisclose this immediately to every buyer who makes an offer
BKeep this information confidential from buyers as it is the seller's confidential motivation✓ Correct
CReport the seller's situation to MREC
DUse this information to pressure the seller to lower the price
Explanation
A listing agent owes the seller confidentiality regarding the seller's motivation, negotiating position, and personal circumstances. Disclosing the seller's urgency to buyers would breach this duty.
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