Agency
A Virginia agent who charges a client a fee for referring them to a home inspector without disclosing the fee is:
AEngaged in standard business practice
BViolating the fiduciary duty of disclosure and potentially RESPA Section 8✓ Correct
CPracticing proper buyer representation
DOnly violating MLS rules
Explanation
Undisclosed referral fees from service providers to agents violate the fiduciary duty of disclosure. RESPA also prohibits fee-splitting and kickbacks for referrals to settlement service providers.
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