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Jennifer holds a Kentucky associate broker license and is affiliated with Bluegrass Realty. Her principal broker, Tom, designates her to represent the seller in a transaction while another affiliated sales associate represents the buyer. Which statement BEST describes Jennifer's role and license classification in this arrangement?

Correct Answer

A) Jennifer acts as a designated agent representing only the seller, while Tom remains a dual agent as the principal broker.

Under Kentucky's designated agency framework (201 KAR 11:121), a principal broker may designate one affiliated licensee to represent the seller and another to represent the buyer in the same transaction. The designated agents (whether sales associates or associate brokers) each act as single agents for their respective clients. However, the principal broker — in this case Tom — remains a dual agent because the broker represents both parties through different designated agents. Jennifer's associate broker classification does not change this analysis.

Answer Options
A
Jennifer acts as a designated agent representing only the seller, while Tom remains a dual agent as the principal broker.
B
Jennifer must upgrade to a principal broker license before she can serve as a designated agent in Kentucky.
C
Jennifer acts as a dual agent because she holds a broker-level license and must represent both parties equally.
D
Jennifer acts as a transaction broker because Kentucky does not permit designated agency for associate brokers.

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designated_agencyassociate_brokerdual_agencyprincipal_broker201_kar_11_121

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