Agency

In South Dakota, a buyer's agent who shares the buyer's maximum budget with the listing agent without authorization is:

APracticing transparency, which is required by law
BBreaching the fiduciary duty of confidentiality owed to the buyer client✓ Correct
CFulfilling the duty of disclosure to all parties
DPracticing efficient negotiation on behalf of the buyer

Explanation

A buyer's maximum budget is confidential information that could harm the buyer's negotiating position if disclosed to the seller. The buyer's agent must maintain this information as confidential.

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