Agency
In a Wisconsin transaction where the buyer's agent shows a property listed by a different broker in the same firm, and no designated agency agreement is in place, this situation creates:
ANo agency conflict
BPotential dual agency that requires disclosure and consent✓ Correct
CAn automatic subagency relationship
DA transaction brokerage arrangement by default
Explanation
When agents from the same brokerage represent both buyer and seller without a designated agency arrangement, the firm has a dual agency situation that requires disclosure and written consent from both parties.
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