Agency
A seller's agent who unintentionally creates an agency relationship with the buyer by providing advice and assistance may be guilty of:
ACommingling
BUndisclosed dual agency✓ Correct
CConversion
DConstructive fraud
Explanation
If a seller's agent provides services typically reserved for a buyer's agent without proper disclosure and consent, they may inadvertently create an undisclosed dual agency, which is illegal in California.
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