Agency
A Washington buyer asks their agent whether the seller will take less than the listing price. The buyer's agent should:
AShare any confidential information the agent knows about the seller's situation
BTell the buyer they cannot provide that information, but can submit an offer at any price✓ Correct
CContact the listing agent to ask on the buyer's behalf
DAdvise the buyer to offer full price to avoid offending the seller
Explanation
The buyer's agent should not speculate about or reveal confidential seller information. The agent can advise the buyer that they can make any offer they choose, and the seller will respond.
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