Agency
In Washington, a seller's agent who learns their client is planning to defraud the buyer must:
AFollow the client's instructions out of loyalty
BRefuse to participate and may need to withdraw from the representation✓ Correct
CDisclose the planned fraud to the buyer immediately without notifying the seller
DReport only to the DOL
Explanation
A broker's duty of obedience applies only to lawful instructions. If a client is planning to commit fraud, the broker must refuse to participate.
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