Agency
In New York, a broker serving as a 'facilitator' in a transaction between two unrepresented parties must:
ARepresent both parties equally as a dual agent
BBe honest and disclose material facts, but does not owe fiduciary duties to either party✓ Correct
CRepresent the seller only
DRefuse to proceed without written representation agreements from both parties
Explanation
A facilitator (non-agent transaction broker) assists the parties without representing either as a fiduciary. They must be honest and disclose material facts but do not owe duties of loyalty, confidentiality, or obedience to either party.
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