Agency
A New York listing agent who learns that the seller's asking price is $30,000 above what the agent believes is market value should:
ARefuse to list the property
BAdvise the seller of the agent's professional opinion of value✓ Correct
CSecretly inform the buyer
DList it at whatever price the seller demands without comment
Explanation
A listing agent owes the seller a duty of reasonable care and must share professional opinions, including their assessment of market value. The final pricing decision belongs to the seller, but the agent should advise them honestly.
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