Agency
A real estate licensee in Connecticut who represents the seller in a transaction is best described as a(n):
ABuyer's agent
BDual agent
CSeller's agent (listing agent)✓ Correct
DTransaction broker
Explanation
A seller's agent (listing agent) is retained by and represents the seller. The seller's agent owes fiduciary duties to the seller and must act in the seller's best interests.
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