Q1. In Maryland, a buyer’s agent discovers a material defect in the property after the contract is signed but before settlement. What is the agent’s fiduciary duty regarding this information?

• ○Disclose the defect to the buyer immediately
• ○Disclose the defect only if the seller agrees
• ○Keep the defect confidential to protect the seller
• ○Disclose the defect only if the buyer asks about it