Agency
Which duty does a seller's agent owe to an unrepresented buyer?
AFull fiduciary duties including loyalty and confidentiality
BHonesty and disclosure of known material defects✓ Correct
CNo duties whatsoever
DThe same duties as owed to the seller
Explanation
Even when representing the seller, a licensee owes unrepresented buyers honesty, good faith, and disclosure of known material defects. The agent does not owe the unrepresented buyer full fiduciary duties, but cannot misrepresent or conceal material information.
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