Agency
In Ohio, an agent's fiduciary duties run to the:
ABrokerage's other clients
BThe principal (client) with whom the agency relationship exists✓ Correct
CAll parties in the transaction equally
DThe Ohio Real Estate Commission
Explanation
Fiduciary duties run to the principal — the party (buyer or seller) who has engaged the agent. Non-clients receive honest, fair dealing but not the full fiduciary duties owed a principal.
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