Agency
When a Texas real estate agent discovers that a material fact has changed after a listing agreement is signed (e.g., a neighbor's property is contaminated), the agent should:
AWait to see if the buyer discovers it independently
BPromptly update the disclosure and inform prospective buyers of the new information✓ Correct
CRemove the listing from the market immediately
DInform only the seller and keep the information confidential
Explanation
The duty to disclose material facts is ongoing. If a material fact changes after the listing begins, the agent must update disclosures and inform prospective buyers of the new information.
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