Agency
Under North Carolina agency law, an agent's duty of confidentiality to the client:
AEnds when the transaction closes
BEnds when the listing expires
CContinues even after the agency relationship terminates✓ Correct
DOnly applies during active negotiations
Explanation
In NC, the duty of confidentiality survives termination of the agency relationship. A broker may not disclose confidential client information even after the transaction is complete.
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