Agency
A Mississippi buyer's agent shows properties to a buyer but has not yet executed a written buyer agency agreement. The agent's agency status at this point is most accurately described as:
AThe agent automatically represents the buyer as soon as they show a property
BUnclear — absent a written agreement, the agent may be providing ministerial services without full fiduciary duties, and disclosure of agency status is required✓ Correct
CThe agent is the seller's subagent
DThe agent is a dual agent
Explanation
Without a written buyer agency agreement, the nature of the relationship is unclear. In Mississippi, agents must disclose their agency status at first substantive contact. Until a written buyer agency agreement is signed, the buyer may not have full fiduciary representation, creating risk for both the buyer and agent.
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