Agency
In Oregon, a buyer's agent discovers that the seller's listing has a material problem not disclosed in the listing. What should the buyer's agent do?
AKeep the information to use as negotiating leverage
BPromptly disclose the material fact to their buyer client✓ Correct
COnly disclose if the seller's agent asks them to
DWait until after the inspection period to disclose
Explanation
A buyer's agent who discovers material facts (defects, environmental issues, zoning violations) has a duty to promptly disclose this information to their buyer client. This serves the buyer's best interests and allows them to make informed decisions about the purchase.
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