Agency
A Texas listing broker appoints one of their sales agents to represent the seller and another sales agent to represent the buyer in the same transaction. This is called:
ADual agency
BDesignated agency through intermediary appointment✓ Correct
CSubagency
DMinisterial representation
Explanation
When a Texas broker acts as an intermediary and appoints different sales agents to represent each party, this is called designated agency through the broker's intermediary status. Each designated agent owes fiduciary duties to their respective client.
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