Agency
A Maryland broker assigns different agents to represent the buyer and seller in the same in-house transaction. This is called:
ADual agency
BDesignated agency✓ Correct
CSub-agency
DTransaction brokerage
Explanation
Designated agency in Maryland is the practice of a broker designating specific agents within their brokerage to exclusively represent each party, reducing the dual agency conflict.
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