Agency
A Texas real estate agent who assists a buyer find a property but has not signed a buyer representation agreement is acting as:
AA sub-agent of the listing broker
BA facilitator or customer service provider without a formal agency relationship✓ Correct
CAn undisclosed dual agent
DAn intermediary by default
Explanation
Without a written buyer representation agreement, an agent who assists a buyer is typically acting as a customer service provider or facilitator rather than the buyer's agent. The agent still owes honesty and fair dealing, but without a signed representation agreement, there is no formal agency relationship with the buyer.
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