A seller's agent who is aware of a material defect that the seller has not disclosed should:
Correct Answer
B) Disclose the defect to potential buyers
A seller's agent has a duty to disclose known material defects to potential buyers, even if the seller has not disclosed them. Agents cannot participate in concealment of material facts.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
More Mandated Disclosures Questions
The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) requires disclosure of:
Which disclosure is required under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)?
Which federal law requires disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards in residential properties built before 1978?
For properties built before 1978, buyers must be given how many days to conduct a lead-based paint inspection?
What property requires Texas Seller's Disclosure?
- → Environmental hazard disclosures may include information about:
- → Property disclosure forms should be completed:
- → The buyer's right to receive disclosures typically includes:
- → Water intrusion or past flooding must be disclosed:
- → Megan's Law disclosures relate to:
- → The purpose of property disclosure requirements is to:
- → The doctrine of 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) has been largely replaced by:
- → The majority of homes built before _____ used lead paint.
- → Lead-based paint disclosure is required for residential properties built before:
- → Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector disclosures are:
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