Agency
A Missouri buyer who tours homes online and then contacts a listing agent directly without a buyer's agent has:
AAutomatically retained the listing agent as their agent
BNo agent representation unless they sign a buyer representation agreement✓ Correct
CCreated a dual agency automatically
DWaived all disclosure rights
Explanation
Simply contacting a listing agent does not create a buyer agency relationship. The buyer has no representation unless they enter a written buyer representation agreement with an agent (who may be the listing agent as a dual agent with consent).
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