Agency
When a Virginia buyer makes an offer on a property listed by a cooperating MLS member, the cooperating agent most likely represents:
AThe listing broker's client (seller) as a subagent
BThe buyer as a buyer's agent✓ Correct
CNeither party
DThe lender
Explanation
In modern Virginia practice, cooperating agents who assist buyers typically represent the buyer as a buyer's agent (not as a subagent of the listing broker) unless otherwise disclosed.
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