What type of question or statement from an unrepresented party requires an agent to provide disclosure?

When an unrepresented party asks how firm the seller is on price, this question requires the agent to provide disclosure because it directly pertains to negotiations and pricing strategy. In real estate transactions, agents have a duty to maintain confidentiality regarding their client’s position unless given specific consent to disclose such information. However, if an unrepresented party poses a question that indicates they are exploring the terms of a negotiation, the agent must ensure they handle the information cautiously, often by clarifying the seller's stance without revealing their negotiation posture.

This contrasts with the other options. Questions about the total square footage of the home, the tax liabilities of the property, or when the house was built relate more to factual information that is generally disclosed as part of the property’s listing or public records, rather than sensitive negotiation topics. Thus, those inquiries do not necessitate the same level of discretion as questions regarding the seller's price flexibility, making the focus on price the critical issue in the context of required disclosure.