Agency
Under Oregon agency law, a broker who discovers a conflict of interest with their client should:
AContinue to represent the client without disclosure
BDisclose the conflict to the client immediately and either resolve it or withdraw from the representation✓ Correct
CRefer the client to another broker in the same firm
DObtain the opposing party's consent before telling the client
Explanation
When a conflict of interest arises, Oregon agency law requires the broker to immediately disclose the conflict to the client. The broker and client can then either resolve the conflict or the broker should withdraw from the representation to protect the client's interests.
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