Agency
A seller tells their listing agent they will accept $280,000 even though the listing price is $299,000. The agent must:
AImmediately share this with all buyers
BKeep this information confidential as it could weaken the seller's negotiating position✓ Correct
CDisclose it to the buyer's agent only
DRecord this in the MLS as the actual minimum price
Explanation
The seller's minimum acceptable price is confidential information that the listing agent must not disclose without the seller's consent, as it directly weakens the seller's negotiating position.
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