Agency

A North Dakota seller has instructed their agent not to disclose that the basement floods during heavy rain. The agent should:

AFollow the seller's instructions since the seller is the client
BRefuse to comply and disclose the defect, even at risk of losing the listing✓ Correct
CDisclose only if the buyer passes a home inspection
DMention it only if directly asked about flooding

Explanation

A licensee may not follow client instructions to conceal known material defects. Flooding is a material defect that must be disclosed. Following such instructions would constitute fraud and expose the licensee to liability and license discipline.

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