Agency
A facilitator in Minnesota real estate transactions is a licensee who:
ARepresents the seller exclusively
BAssists both parties without representing either as an agent✓ Correct
CActs as an attorney for both parties
DRepresents the buyer exclusively
Explanation
A facilitator (also called a transaction coordinator or nonagent) in Minnesota assists both the buyer and seller in a transaction without representing either party as an agent. The facilitator owes honesty and fair dealing to both parties but no fiduciary duties.
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