Agency
Under RCW 18.86, which of the following is a duty owed exclusively to a seller-client (not to a buyer-customer)?
AReasonable care
BHonesty
CAccounting for funds
DConfidentiality of the seller's motivation to sell quickly✓ Correct
Explanation
Under RCW 18.86, duties like reasonable care, honesty, and accounting for funds are owed to all parties. Confidentiality of the client's motivations (such as urgency to sell) is an exclusive duty owed to the client.
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