Agency
A Rhode Island agent who represents neither the buyer nor the seller, but assists both parties with the transaction, is acting as a:
ADual agent
BSubagent
CFacilitator (transaction broker)✓ Correct
DSpecial agent
Explanation
A facilitator or transaction broker assists both buyer and seller in completing a transaction without representing either party as a client. The facilitator owes limited duties to both parties but does not owe fiduciary duties such as loyalty or confidentiality.
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