Agency
In Washington, a listing broker's duty to disclose adverse material facts applies to:
AOnly facts the seller has disclosed to the broker
BAll facts the broker knows or should know that would affect the buyer's decision✓ Correct
COnly structural defects visible during a tour
DFacts the broker discovers after the offer is accepted
Explanation
Washington's RCW 18.86 requires a broker to disclose all adverse material facts actually known or that should have been known to the broker, even if the seller has not disclosed them.
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