Agency
A West Virginia buyer's agent is showing homes when the buyer mentions they are getting divorced and need to buy immediately. This information is:
APublic information that may be shared with sellers
BConfidential client information the agent must protect✓ Correct
CIrrelevant to the real estate transaction
DRequired to be disclosed to the listing agent
Explanation
Personal circumstances that could affect the buyer's negotiating position — like a divorce creating urgency — are confidential client information. The buyer's agent owes a duty of confidentiality and must not share this with sellers or listing agents.
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