Agency
In Maryland, a cooperating broker (buyer's agent) who is not the listing broker is typically paid:
ABy the buyer directly
BBy the listing broker from the seller-paid commission per the co-op agreement✓ Correct
CBy the MLS
DBy MREC from the Guaranty Fund
Explanation
In traditional Maryland transactions, the cooperating (buyer's) broker is compensated by the listing broker who distributes the commission per the MLS co-op agreement.
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