Agency
Which of the following is an example of a broker violating the duty of confidentiality?
ADisclosing a structural defect the broker discovered during a property showing
BTelling a buyer that the seller needs to sell quickly due to job relocation✓ Correct
CInforming the buyer of recent comparable sales in the neighborhood
DDisclosing that the seller accepts pets
Explanation
The seller's motivation to sell quickly is confidential information belonging to the seller. Disclosing the seller's urgency to the buyer undermines the seller's negotiating position and violates the agent's duty of confidentiality to their seller client.
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