Agency
A seller instructs their listing agent to conceal a known roof leak from buyers. The agent should:
AFollow the seller's instructions as the principal
BDisclose the defect because concealing known material defects is illegal✓ Correct
COmit the defect from the listing but reveal it on showing
DAdd it to the MLS remarks only
Explanation
An agent cannot follow instructions that require illegal conduct. Concealing known material defects violates Rhode Island disclosure law and the agent's duty of honest dealing to all parties.
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