Agency
A Rhode Island seller's agent owes which of the following duties to a buyer who is NOT their client?
ALoyalty and confidentiality
BHonest and fair dealing and disclosure of known material defects✓ Correct
CObedience to the buyer's instructions
DConfidentiality regarding the seller's motivation
Explanation
A seller's agent owes fiduciary duties only to the seller. However, they owe all parties — including buyers who are not their clients — honest and fair dealing and disclosure of known material facts that could affect the transaction.
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