Agency
A buyer's agent who represents the buyer but is paid by the seller through a co-op commission must:
AA. Represent the seller's interests because the seller is paying them
BB. Represent the buyer's interests as their fiduciary regardless of compensation source✓ Correct
CC. Become a transaction broker due to the seller paying
DD. Disclose the compensation source but has no loyalty obligation
Explanation
Under BRRETA, the source of compensation does not determine who the agent represents. A buyer's agent owes fiduciary duties to the buyer regardless of whether they are paid by the buyer directly or through the listing broker.
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