Following a thorough inspection of a seller's property, the seller tells a licensee that the roof had leaked periodically, but everything has been repainted and there have not been any leaks since. The seller also mentions that a roofing company recommended specific repairs to maintain a safe roof. The seller states she has no intention of disclosing this information, and will not allow the licensee to do so either. The licensee must

While it is true that the licensee has an obligation to disclose latent defects, simply advising the seller does not address the issue of proceeding with the listing under the seller's directive not to disclose. The licensee must take a stronger stance by refusing the listing if the seller does not comply with disclosure requirements.

Following the seller's directions would put the licensee in a position of violating ethical obligations and potentially breaking the law. Licensees are required to act in the best interests of their clients and the public, and ignoring latent defects can lead to significant consequences for both the seller and the agent.

Sending information to prospective buyers without the seller's consent would breach the confidentiality agreement and violate the seller's instructions. This action could lead to legal repercussions for the licensee, as it undermines the trust and contractual obligations between them and the seller.