Agency
What is the primary duty of an Oregon seller's agent (listing agent) with respect to the buyer?
ARepresenting the buyer's best interests in negotiation
BTreating the buyer honestly and disclosing material facts✓ Correct
CFinding the buyer the lowest possible price
DAdvising the buyer on inspection results
Explanation
While an Oregon listing agent's primary fiduciary duty is to the seller, they still owe the buyer (as a third party) the duty of honest dealing and disclosure of known material facts. Oregon licensees must not misrepresent or conceal material information from any party in a transaction.
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