Environmental
A Pennsylvania real estate licensee has a duty to visually inspect the property. If the licensee observes signs of potential environmental contamination during the inspection, they should:
AIgnore it since environmental issues are not real estate matters
BDisclose the observed conditions to the buyer and recommend appropriate professional investigation✓ Correct
CFix the issue before it becomes a disclosure requirement
DReport only to the seller, not the buyer
Explanation
A Pennsylvania licensee who observes conditions during a property inspection that suggest environmental contamination (staining, odors, drums, stressed vegetation) must disclose these observations to the buyer and recommend professional environmental investigation. Concealing material conditions violates agency duties and RELRA.
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