Agency
In Alaska, if a real estate firm represents both the buyer and seller in the same transaction without designating separate agents, this is considered:
AIllegal per se
BPermitted dual agency with written consent✓ Correct
CA standard brokerage practice
DTransactional brokerage
Explanation
In Alaska, dual agency is permitted but requires written informed consent from both parties. Without such consent, representing both sides would be an undisclosed conflict of interest and a violation of the agent's fiduciary duties.
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