Agency
In Tennessee, an agent who learns their seller-client is under financial distress and needs to sell quickly should:
ADisclose the seller's distress to all buyers to attract offers
BKeep the seller's financial situation confidential and act in the seller's best interest✓ Correct
CEncourage the seller to accept any offer received
DInform the MLS of the seller's motivation
Explanation
The seller's financial distress is confidential information that must be protected. Disclosing it to buyers would undermine the seller's negotiating position and violate the agent's duty of confidentiality and loyalty.
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