Agency
A Virginia buyer's agent discovers their buyer client is being sued for unpaid debts. The agent's duty of confidentiality means they should:
ADisclose this to the seller
BKeep the information confidential unless it is a material fact affecting the transaction✓ Correct
CReport it to VREB immediately
DWithdraw from the transaction
Explanation
The agent owes their client confidentiality. A buyer's financial difficulties are confidential and should not be disclosed to the seller unless they directly affect the buyer's ability to perform in the contract.
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