Agency
A listing agent in Oregon discovers during the listing period that the seller is going through a divorce. This information is:
APublic record and may be shared with any buyer
BConfidential information the agent should not disclose without the client's permission, as it could affect negotiating position✓ Correct
CRequired to be disclosed on the SPDS
DIrrelevant to the real estate transaction
Explanation
An agent's duty of confidentiality means protecting client information that could harm the client's negotiating position. A seller's divorce might indicate motivation to sell quickly or willingness to accept a lower price — information a buyer could exploit. The listing agent must not disclose this without the seller's consent. This is separate from material physical defects, which must always be disclosed.
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