Agency
A Montana buyer's agent who discovers that the property their client wants to purchase has a known defect the seller has not disclosed should:
AKeep quiet to facilitate the transaction
BDisclose the known defect to their buyer client and recommend they address it with the seller✓ Correct
COnly mention it if the buyer specifically asks
DWait until after the inspection to see if it is found
Explanation
A buyer's agent owes full disclosure to their client. Known material defects must be disclosed to the buyer client regardless of whether the seller has disclosed them. The buyer's agent should recommend the buyer address the issue with the seller.
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