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A designated agent discovers a significant structural defect during a property showing that the seller, their client, had not disclosed. The seller insists the agent keep this information confidential and proceed with offers. Which fiduciary duty prevents the agent from complying with the seller's instruction?

The duty of honesty and full disclosure overrides confidentiality when material latent defects are known. An agent cannot knowingly misrepresent a property or w

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Question: A designated agent discovers a significant structural defect during a property showing that the seller, their client, had not disclosed. The seller insists the agent keep this information confidential and proceed with offers. Which fiduciary duty prevents the agent from complying with the seller's instruction?

Answer options:

  • Confidentiality
  • Obedience
  • Loyalty ✅ Honesty and full disclosure

Correct answer: Honesty and full disclosure

Explanation: The duty of honesty and full disclosure overrides confidentiality when material latent defects are known. An agent cannot knowingly misrepresent a property or withhold material information that could influence a buyer’s decision, even if instructed by the seller, as per RECA Rules.

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