What duty does a broker owe to a client after an agency relationship has been terminated?

The correct answer is the duty of confidentiality. After an agency relationship has been terminated, a broker still has an obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the client's information. This duty exists to protect sensitive information that was shared during the course of the relationship, even though the formal engagement has ended.

This confidentiality obligation means that the broker cannot disclose personal or financial details, negotiation strategies, or any other private information that the client has entrusted to them. This enduring duty reinforces trust in the professional relationship and ensures clients can feel secure in their dealings with brokers, knowing that their information will remain protected even after the business relationship concludes.

In contrast, the duty to represent the client in future transactions would not be applicable since the agency relationship is no longer active. Similarly, the broker is not obligated to provide ongoing updates about market conditions unless expressly contracted to do so in a different capacity. Therefore, maintaining confidentiality is the primary duty the broker retains post-termination.