Agency
A NC agent who advises their buyer client to offer a lower price because the seller needs to sell quickly — using seller motivation information the agent gained as a transaction facilitator — has violated the duty of:
ALoyalty to the buyer (this is acceptable)
BConfidentiality owed to the seller in a dual agency situation✓ Correct
CAccounting
DObedience
Explanation
Using a seller's confidential motivation information to benefit the buyer (in a dual agency or facilitator role) violates the duty of confidentiality owed to the seller.
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