Agency
The term 'subagency' in real estate agency law means:
AAn agent who works under a buyer's agent
BA cooperating agent (from another brokerage) who represents the seller through the listing broker✓ Correct
CA part-time agent working under a full-time agent
DAn unlicensed assistant working for a licensed agent
Explanation
Subagency occurs when a buyer's agent from a cooperating brokerage shows a listed property and represents the seller's interests — effectively becoming a subagent of the listing broker. Subagency has largely been replaced by buyer agency but still exists in some contexts.
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