Environmental
A Washington real estate licensee's buyer client wants to purchase a property adjacent to a Superfund (CERCLA) site. The licensee should:
AAdvise the buyer the Superfund site is someone else's problem
BDisclose the proximity to the Superfund site as a material fact and recommend the buyer investigate potential impacts✓ Correct
COnly disclose if the buyer specifically asks about environmental issues
DOnly disclose Superfund sites that are within 100 feet of the property
Explanation
Proximity to a Superfund site is a material fact that may affect the property's value, marketability, and the buyer's health. Washington licensees must disclose known material facts, and proximity to contaminated sites qualifies as material.
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