Agency
A Rhode Island listing agent who knows the seller is desperate to sell and willing to accept far below the list price, but does not disclose this to the buyer, is:
AViolating their duty of disclosure to the buyer
BFulfilling their fiduciary duty of confidentiality to the seller✓ Correct
CCommitting fraud under Rhode Island law
DViolating fair housing laws
Explanation
A listing agent owes confidentiality to the seller, which includes protecting information about the seller's motivation or willingness to accept a lower price. Disclosing it would breach the duty to the seller.
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