Agency
In South Dakota, the fiduciary duty of 'loyalty' requires an agent to:
AAlways recommend a family member's inspection company
BPut the client's interests ahead of the agent's own interests✓ Correct
CDisclose all known property defects to buyers
DPresent every offer within 2 hours of receipt
Explanation
Loyalty requires the agent to subordinate their own interests (including financial interests) to those of their client. Self-dealing, conflicts of interest, and dual loyalties without disclosure violate this duty.
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