Agency
A West Virginia buyer's agent who discovers the seller is concealing a known hazardous waste issue on the property should:
AReport only to the WVREC and take no further action
BAdvise the buyer of the suspected concealment and recommend they seek independent expert advice✓ Correct
CSay nothing because it is the seller's agent's responsibility to disclose
DOnly disclose if the buyer asks about environmental issues
Explanation
A buyer's agent who has reason to believe there is concealed material information must advise their client and recommend they seek independent expert advice. The agent's duty of loyalty requires protecting the buyer's interests.
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