Agency
A South Carolina listing agent who discovers a material defect in a property must:
AKeep it confidential as instructed by the seller
BDisclose it to potential buyers✓ Correct
COnly disclose it if the buyer asks
DReport it only to the SCREC
Explanation
Regardless of instructions from the seller, a South Carolina agent must disclose known material defects to prospective buyers. The duty to disclose material facts overrides client confidentiality.
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