Agency
A Virginia seller's agent discovers that the buyer has made several offers on other properties. The agent should:
ADisclose this to the seller as it may affect negotiating strategy✓ Correct
BKeep this confidential as it is the buyer's private information
CReport the buyer to VREB for making multiple offers
DWithdraw from the transaction to avoid a conflict of interest
Explanation
A seller's agent has a duty of loyalty to the seller and should disclose information learned about the buyer that may be relevant to the seller's negotiating position, such as the buyer's interest in multiple properties.
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