Agency (alternative)
A Maryland real estate firm where one agent listed a property and another showed the same property to a buyer they represent — without in-house agency disclosure — may have violated:
ANo rule since they are different agents
BMaryland's in-house agency disclosure requirements, creating an undisclosed dual agency situation✓ Correct
COnly NAR ethics rules
DSDAT assessment regulations
Explanation
When a listing and buyer's agent are in the same brokerage, Maryland requires appropriate agency disclosure (designated or dual agency). Without disclosure and consent, this is an unauthorized dual agency situation.
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