Agency
A Mississippi seller's agent discovers that the buyer is being represented by the buyer's own agent from the same brokerage. This situation creates:
ANo conflict since the same brokerage serves both parties
BAn in-house dual agency situation requiring disclosure and consent from both the buyer and seller✓ Correct
CAutomatic subagency for the buyer's agent
DA referral relationship that requires MREC approval
Explanation
When a single brokerage represents both the buyer and seller in the same transaction (even through different agents), this creates in-house dual agency. Both parties must be disclosed to and consent to the arrangement in writing.
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