Agency
Under Virginia agency law, a buyer's agent owes which duty to the seller?
ALoyalty and confidentiality
BHonest dealing and disclosure of material facts✓ Correct
CObedience to seller's instructions
DAccounting of seller's earnest money
Explanation
Even while representing the buyer, a Virginia agent owes the seller (as a customer) the duty of honest dealing and disclosure of material facts that may affect the property or transaction.
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