Agency
A Wisconsin seller instructs their listing agent to disclose that there is no stigma attached to the property, even though the property was the site of a violent crime. The agent should:
AFollow the seller's instructions without question
BAdvise the seller that the agent may have a duty to disclose the stigma as a material fact known to affect value and desirability✓ Correct
CDecline to list the property
DOnly disclose if asked by the buyer
Explanation
Wisconsin licensees must disclose known material adverse facts; whether a stigma (violent crime history) is a material fact requiring disclosure may depend on circumstances, but the agent should advise the seller and not make false statements.
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