Agency
Under Washington law, a real estate licensee who has no representation agreement with a buyer but assists them in viewing properties is considered:
AThe buyer's agent by implied agreement
BA subagent of the listing broker
CA customer service provider with no agency relationship✓ Correct
DA disclosed dual agent
Explanation
Under Washington's agency law, without a written buyer representation agreement, the licensee has no agency relationship with the buyer. They may provide buyer services as a non-agent, sometimes referred to as working with the buyer as a customer.
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