Agency
A NH buyer's agent who tells the seller 'My buyer is in a difficult divorce and needs to move quickly' is:
AHelping to close the deal faster
BBreaching the duty of confidentiality to the buyer✓ Correct
CFulfilling the duty of disclosure to all parties
DActing in the buyer's best interest
Explanation
A buyer's personal circumstances — such as an urgent need to move due to divorce — is confidential information. Disclosing this to the seller strengthens the seller's negotiating position and harms the buyer. It is a clear breach of confidentiality.
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