Agency
When a NH buyer's agent learns that the seller has disclosed material defects in the property, the agent's duty to the buyer includes:
AKeeping the information confidential to maintain seller goodwill
BPromptly disclosing all known material defects to the buyer✓ Correct
COnly disclosing defects that affect the purchase price
DWaiting until the P&S is signed before sharing defect information
Explanation
A buyer's agent in NH owes a fiduciary duty to the buyer that includes prompt disclosure of all known material facts affecting the property's value or desirability. Withholding known material defects would be a breach of the agent's duty and potentially fraudulent.
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