Agency
A West Virginia agent who represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction without informed written consent of both parties is engaging in:
ADesignated agency
BUndisclosed dual agency, which is illegal✓ Correct
CA permitted dual agency
DTransaction brokerage
Explanation
Dual agency is permissible in West Virginia only with the informed written consent of both parties. Practicing dual agency without such disclosure and consent is illegal and grounds for disciplinary action.
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