Agency
A subagent in a real estate transaction is:
AA broker who represents the buyer when the listing broker represents the seller
BA broker who, with the listing broker's permission, represents the seller's interests on behalf of the listing brokerage✓ Correct
CA managing broker who supervises a sponsored broker
DAny second agent involved in a transaction
Explanation
A subagent is a broker who represents the seller's interests as an agent of the listing brokerage (not their own firm), with permission from both the listing broker and seller. Subagency is less common today due to liability concerns, as the seller is liable for the subagent's actions.
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