Agency
A Utah real estate agent who witnesses the seller make a material misrepresentation to the buyer should:
AStay silent—it's the seller's responsibility
BCorrect the misrepresentation or disclose the accurate information to the buyer✓ Correct
CReduce the commission to compensate for the misrepresentation
DReport it to the Division only after closing
Explanation
An agent who knows that a seller has made a material misrepresentation to the buyer has a duty to correct it. Allowing a misrepresentation to stand makes the agent potentially liable for participation in the deception.
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