Agency
A Virginia buyer's agent must disclose to their buyer-client that a home has a known defect (e.g., foundation crack) when:
AOnly when the buyer specifically asks about the foundation
BThe agent becomes aware of the defect, as material adverse facts must be disclosed✓ Correct
COnly after the buyer has submitted an offer
DOnly if the defect is visible during a walkthrough
Explanation
A buyer's agent who becomes aware of a material adverse fact about a property must disclose it to their client, regardless of when the agent learned of it. Failure to disclose known material facts violates agency duties.
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