Agency
A real estate agent's duty to disclose to their client includes disclosing all of the following EXCEPT:
AKnown material defects in the property
BThe agent's personal financial interest in the transaction
CInformation about the other party's negotiating strategy if obtained legitimately
DThe confidential personal and financial information of the other party that would breach that party's confidentiality✓ Correct
Explanation
While agents must disclose known material facts, financial interests, and information benefiting their client, they must NOT disclose confidential information about the other party in a transaction. The duty of confidentiality limits disclosure.
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