Agency
A subagent is BEST described as:
AAn assistant who works under a salesperson
BAn agent who works for the listing broker but represents the interests of the seller✓ Correct
CA buyer's representative hired by the listing broker
DAny agent who earns less than 50% of the commission
Explanation
A subagent is an agent of the listing broker who works to sell the property but owes fiduciary duties to the seller (the listing broker's principal), not to the buyer. Subagency is less common today due to liability concerns.
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