Agency
A Washington listing agreement is signed. Before the property is listed on the MLS, the seller tells the broker they need to sell within 30 days due to financial hardship. The broker must:
AImmediately disclose the seller's urgency to all buyers
BKeep that information confidential from buyers✓ Correct
CDisclose it only to the buyer's agent
DReport it to the DOL
Explanation
The seller's financial urgency and motivation to sell are confidential client information under RCW 18.86. The listing broker must not disclose the seller's motivation without the seller's permission.
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