You may want to say
"No" to dual agency
Consumer, before you sign that Dual Agency Agreement, stop and ask yourself:

"Is my trusted salesperson, who is now now encouraging me to accept and agree to diminished representation from her/his Agency/Brokerage, the best person to be advising me about Dual Agency?"

Informed consent can only be given by an informed consumer. You have the right to single agency and undivided loyalty from your real estate Agent (Broker) and every salesperson employed by the Agency (Brokerage).

Single Agency = Undivided Loyalty
Dual Agency = Conflict of Interests

You have every right to say "No" to a dual agency agreement.

Want to learn more before your sign? Each of the links below will open a new window or tab.

Larry Estabrooks, Agent, REALTOR®

 

  • Google search for "Undivided Loyalty"

  • Undivided Loyalty by Larry Estabrooks

  • The Double Agent by Larry Estabrooks

  • Google search for "No Dual Agency"

  • Consumer information from the Real Estate Council of Alberta

  • Facts for Consumers - Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs

  • Massachusetts Association of Buyer Agents

  • Understanding Whom Real Estate Agents Represent - Maryland Real Estate Commission

  • NYS Department of State

  • Division of Licensing Services - New York State

  • "No Dual Agency" by Bloodhound Realty

  • Just Say "No" to Dual Agency by Matt Difanis

  • Your Real Estate Double Agent by Joe Lane

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      Some court decisions on dual agency:  
       
      Some media items on dual agency  
       
      Some blog postings on dual agency  
       
      You'll be surprised to see the number licensees who say "No" to Dual Agency, and why:  
       
      In some cases, licensees have chosen Buyer Agency only and do not take listings.  
      Buyers Agency Network - New Brunswick

    Buyer's Benchmark Realty

    BuyerSide Realty

    Buyer Brokerage

    Buyer's Edge

    Buyer's Advantage