Agency

In Tennessee, a 'designated agency' arrangement means:

AThe brokerage represents both buyer and seller simultaneously
BThe principal broker designates one licensee to represent the buyer and another to represent the seller within the same firm✓ Correct
CThe agent is designated by the court to handle a real estate transaction
DTREC has designated the brokerage as the lead agency in a multi-offer transaction

Explanation

Designated agency in Tennessee allows a principal broker to appoint one licensee in the firm to represent the seller exclusively and another to represent the buyer exclusively, even within the same transaction, to avoid true dual agency.

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