Agency
In Ohio, a 'transaction broker' or 'facilitator' (non-agent) assists the parties in a transaction but:
AOwes fiduciary duties to both the buyer and seller
BDoes not represent either party as an agent and owes no fiduciary duties✓ Correct
CRepresents only the buyer
DMust be licensed as a broker, not a salesperson
Explanation
A facilitator/transaction broker assists both parties with the transaction mechanics but does not represent either as a fiduciary agent. They owe honesty and fair dealing but not the full fiduciary duties of an agent.
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