Agency
In South Carolina, a licensee who represents both parties in the same transaction without disclosure is guilty of:
ADual agency, which is legal with disclosure
BUndisclosed dual agency, which is a serious violation✓ Correct
CDesignated agency
DTransaction brokerage
Explanation
Undisclosed dual agency—representing both buyer and seller without their knowledge and consent—is a serious violation of fiduciary duty and SC license law, potentially resulting in license revocation.
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