Agency
A Virginia listing agent who is also the buyer in the transaction must obtain written informed consent from the seller for which representation arrangement?
ASingle agency
BDual agency or self-dealing disclosure✓ Correct
CTransaction brokerage
DSubagency
Explanation
A listing agent purchasing their own listing has a direct conflict of interest. Virginia requires written informed consent for dual agency or the agent-as-buyer must disclose their license status and the conflict.
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