Agency
A NH seller's agent who is also a licensed contractor and offers to do repairs on the property they are listing has a:
ANo conflict — it saves the seller money
BSignificant conflict of interest requiring full disclosure to the seller✓ Correct
CDuty to do the repairs at no charge
DLicense obligation to only do inspections
Explanation
A seller's agent who also profits as a contractor on the same property has an obvious conflict of interest — they might recommend unnecessary repairs or inflate costs. This dual role requires full disclosure and possibly withdrawal from one role.
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