Agency
In Washington, a broker who represents neither the buyer nor the seller as a client (but assists both as customers) is acting as a:
ADual agent
BNon-agent / facilitator✓ Correct
CTransaction broker
DSubagent of the listing broker
Explanation
Washington recognizes non-agent or facilitator status where a broker assists both parties in completing the transaction but does not represent either as a client and owes only the basic statutory duties to both parties.
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