Agency
A buyer's agent in Washington discovers information that the seller would consider material but the buyer would benefit from not disclosing. The agent's duty is to:
ADisclose the information to the seller as required by dual agency rules
BKeep the information confidential as a fiduciary duty to the buyer✓ Correct
CDisclose to both parties under Washington's agency disclosure rules
DRefer the matter to the managing broker
Explanation
A buyer's agent owes fiduciary duties to the buyer, including confidentiality. Information that benefits the buyer but would harm the buyer's negotiating position if disclosed to the seller must be kept confidential.
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