Idaho License Law
How does Idaho law address the situation where a licensee is the buyer or seller in a transaction AND is representing another client in the same transaction?
AThe licensee may represent both their personal interest and their client
BThis is a clear conflict of interest that must be disclosed, and the agent may not represent the opposing party in the transaction without informed consent✓ Correct
COnly a broker-level licensee may do this
DIdaho has no specific rules for this scenario
Explanation
When a licensee is personally a party to a transaction, they cannot simultaneously act as an agent for the other party without full disclosure of the conflict and the other party's informed consent. The conflict of interest is fundamental.
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