vSometimes the buyer agent working with would-be homeowners and the listing agent representing the sellers of a house they want to purchase are one and the same. It’s called dual agency. Realtors ...

The debate on Clear Cooperation Policies (CCPs) continues, with the real estate industry almost unanimously rallying behind these supposedly virtuous rules. Meanwhile, anyone challenging the status ...

In a dual agency situation, the same real estate agent represents both the buyer and the seller of a home. This arrangement can be risky for buyers, since agents are paid based on how much the home ...

It’s considered the dark side of real estate — dual agency representation. The term means one agent represents both sides in a single real estate transaction: the buyer and the seller. Legal in only a ...

Oftentimes, a homebuyer and seller have a different real estate agent, but in 10% to 20% of home sales, both parties have the same agent. However, this practice, called dual agency, can sometimes ...