Agency
A Texas buyer's agent has a fiduciary duty of loyalty to their buyer-client. This duty means the agent must:
ADisclose all information about the buyer to the seller
BPut the buyer's interests above all others, including the agent's own interests✓ Correct
CRecommend only properties listed by their own brokerage
DNegotiate on behalf of both parties equally
Explanation
The duty of loyalty requires an agent to put their client's interests above all others, including their own financial interests. An agent cannot allow personal gain to conflict with their client's interests.
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