Agency
In Washington, a selling broker who has no written buyer representation agreement with the buyer is most likely acting as:
AA buyer's agent with implied authority
BA subagent of the seller✓ Correct
CA dual agent
DA transaction broker
Explanation
Without a written buyer representation agreement, a cooperating broker assisting a buyer is generally treated as a subagent of the seller under Washington's agency law, owing fiduciary duties to the seller.
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