Agency
In a Maine transaction where a buyer is unrepresented, the listing agent should:
AAutomatically represent the buyer as well
BTreat the buyer honestly and fairly but represent only the seller's interests✓ Correct
CRefuse to work with unrepresented buyers
DCharge the buyer a service fee
Explanation
When working with an unrepresented buyer, the listing agent continues to represent the seller and owes the buyer honesty and fairness, but the buyer should understand the agent is not acting in their interest as a fiduciary.
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