Salesperson Sam works for ACME Real Estate and has a listing on Seller Steve's home. Salesperson Sally works for Zenith Real Estate and has a Buyer Agency Brokerage Engagement with Buyer Bob. Both firms are members of the same Multiple Listing Service and the listing has been filed with this MLS. Under the terms of the MLS agreement and the Buyer Agency Brokerage Engagement, all of Zenith's (and Sally's) compensation will be paid by Seller Steve. Which of the following statements best expresses the licensees' relationships with Seller Steve?

Select one:

a. Steve is a client of Sally

b. Steve is a client of both Sam and Sally

c. Steve is a client of Sally and a customer of Sam

d. Steve is a client of Sam and a customer of Sally