What should a seller's agent avoid when discussing property defects?

A seller's agent should avoid disclosing confidential information when discussing property defects because such disclosure can compromise the seller's position and potentially violate fiduciary duties. Confidential information is typically anything that could undermine the seller's negotiating power or personal circumstances related to the property sale. For instance, information about the seller's financial situation, motivation for selling, or even certain weaknesses of the property that are not legally required to disclose can be detrimental.

While being honest about defects is important to maintain transparency and uphold ethical standards, and providing disclosure forms is often a legal requirement, these actions are in the best interest of both the seller and potential buyers. Encouraging buyer inspections is also a standard practice to allow buyers to make informed decisions. Thus, the avoidance of revealing confidential information explicitly protects the seller's interests while ensuring that the agent maintains professional integrity.