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A subagent in West Virginia owes fiduciary duties to:

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B) The seller, through the listing broker

A subagent works under the listing broker and owes fiduciary duties to the seller, even though the subagent may be working directly with the buyer. The subagent represents the seller's interests through the chain of agency.

Answer Options
A
The buyer they are working with
B
The seller, through the listing broker
C
Both parties equally
D
No one — subagents have no fiduciary duties

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Related Topics:

buyer-agencyMLS-historyconsumer-confusionagency-evolution

Key Terms:

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