Agency
A seller's agent who discovers the buyer is unrepresented must:
AAutomatically become the buyer's agent
BDisclose that they represent the seller and cannot provide the buyer with representation✓ Correct
CRefuse to proceed with the transaction
DRefer the buyer to another agent before proceeding
Explanation
When the buyer is unrepresented, the seller's agent must disclose their representation of the seller and clarify they cannot provide fiduciary representation to the buyer, though they must still deal honestly with the buyer.
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