Agency
If a seller's agent knows the seller is in financial distress and must sell quickly, the agent should:
ADisclose this to all potential buyers to generate faster offers
BKeep this confidential and not share it with buyers or their agents✓ Correct
CAdvise the seller to lower their price immediately
DInform the MLS so buyers know it is a motivated seller
Explanation
The seller's financial distress and motivation to sell quickly are confidential information protected by the agent's duty of confidentiality. The agent must not share this information with buyers or their agents.
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