Agency
A Virginia seller's listing agent presents a low offer to their seller client. The seller rejects it. The agent's duty requires them to:
ANegotiate the offer higher on the seller's behalf
BAccurately convey the seller's rejection and any counteroffer terms to the buyer's agent✓ Correct
CImmediately find a new buyer
DWithdraw from the listing
Explanation
The agent must accurately convey the seller's decision — including rejection and counter terms — to the buyer's agent without misrepresentation. The duty of honesty applies to communications with other parties.
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