Question

multiple choice question

amrita of abc realty is the listing agent for the chens home. emily, a broker from another firm, sees the listing on mls and brings a buyer to see the home. emily is not acting as a buyer agent, but emily had entered into a written agency agreement allowing emily to act on behalf of abc realty in representing the sellers. in this situation, emilys relationship with abc realty is that of a:

subagent
designated agent
buyers broker
dual agent

Explanation:

Analyze the relationship described in the scenario

Emily is a broker from another firm who has entered into a written agency agreement to act on behalf of the listing broker (ABC Realty) to represent the sellers. She is not acting as a buyer's agent.

Define the legal role

An agent who is authorized by another agent (the listing broker) to act on behalf of the principal (the seller) is legally defined as a subagent.

Answer:

• Subagent (Correct answer)
• Designated agent
• Buyer's broker
• Dual agent