Agency
A NH listing agent who tells prospective buyers 'the seller will accept $20,000 less than the list price' without the seller's permission has:
AHelped facilitate a faster transaction for the seller's benefit
BBreached the fiduciary duty of confidentiality owed to the seller✓ Correct
CFulfilled the duty of disclosure to the buyer
DActed within normal industry practice
Explanation
Disclosing the seller's motivation or willingness to accept less than list price without the seller's permission is a serious breach of the fiduciary duty of confidentiality. It undermines the seller's negotiating position and exposes the agent to liability and NHREC discipline.
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