Agency
The duty of loyalty in an Oregon agency relationship means the agent must:
ADisclose all facts known to the agent regardless of confidentiality
BPlace the client's interests above all others, including the agent's own interests✓ Correct
CAccept any offer the seller receives
DNegotiate the highest possible commission
Explanation
The duty of loyalty requires an agent to place the client's interests above all others — including the agent's own financial interests, the interests of other parties, and the interests of the agent's brokerage. This means recommending the best course of action for the client even if a different approach would earn the agent a higher commission.
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