Agency

In South Dakota, a 'designated agency' arrangement means:

AThe broker designates which properties each agent can list
BThe broker designates different agents within the same brokerage to represent the buyer and seller separately in the same transaction✓ Correct
CThe state designates agents to work in specific geographic areas
DThe broker designates an agent as a transaction coordinator

Explanation

Designated agency allows a brokerage representing both buyer and seller in the same transaction to designate one agent exclusively for the buyer and a different agent exclusively for the seller, allowing each to maintain full fiduciary duties to their respective clients.

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