Agency
A Washington buyer's broker discovers the seller's property has an unreported sewer problem. Under RCW 18.86, the broker must:
AOnly report it to the buyer's lender
BDisclose it to the buyer as an adverse material fact✓ Correct
CKeep it confidential since the seller hasn't disclosed it
DReport it to the DOL as a seller violation
Explanation
All Washington brokers must disclose adverse material facts to all parties. The buyer's broker who discovers the sewer problem must disclose it to the buyer, regardless of whether the seller disclosed it.
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