Agency
A Wisconsin buyer's agent receives compensation from the seller (via the listing broker's offer of compensation). This:
ACreates an automatic conflict of interest
BMust be disclosed to the buyer-client and does not change the agent's duties to the buyer✓ Correct
CTransforms the agent into a seller's agent
DIs prohibited under Wisconsin law
Explanation
Even when a buyer's agent is compensated by the seller through the MLS cooperation arrangement, the agent's duties remain to the buyer-client; this compensation must be disclosed to the buyer.
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