Agency
In Montana, when a licensee represents a seller but tells the buyer that the seller will take $20,000 less than the list price to close quickly, this is a violation of:
AMontana's anti-trust laws
BThe fiduciary duty of confidentiality and loyalty to the seller✓ Correct
CThe duty to disclose material defects
DThe broker's duty to supervise salespersons
Explanation
Disclosing the seller's willingness to accept a lower price without authorization violates the fiduciary duties of confidentiality and loyalty owed by the seller's agent to the seller.
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