Agency
A Pennsylvania sub-agency arrangement means:
AA second broker supervises the primary listing broker
BThe buyer's cooperating broker acts as an agent of the seller (through the listing broker)✓ Correct
CTwo salespersons co-list a property together
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Explanation
Sub-agency exists when a cooperating broker (traditionally the 'buyer's agent') acts as an agent of the seller rather than the buyer, with the listing broker's authority extended to the sub-agent. Sub-agency is now rare in Pennsylvania because most buyers want their own representation.
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