Agency
The duty of confidentiality in a Texas agency relationship requires an agent to:
ADisclose all known defects of the property to the buyer
BNot disclose a client's personal financial information, motivations, or acceptable terms without consent✓ Correct
CKeep all material facts about the property secret from the other party
DRefuse to communicate with the other party's agent
Explanation
Confidentiality in agency prohibits disclosing a client's personal information, motivations, and negotiating position without consent. It does not, however, override the duty to disclose known material defects or violations of law.
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