DUAL AGENCY
A buyer who goes directly to the listing agent and allows that agent to “manage” both sides of the transaction (thinking that they will get a better deal by cutting out a buyers agent) is dealing with an agent who has conflicting responsibilities, also known as being a “dual agent”. A listing agent’s job is to negotiate in the best interest of the person who signed the listing agreement with them. So their ONLY client is the seller. If they also take on the buyer, whose interests are they really looking out for – the seller? The buyer? – See the problem and the issues it can create? They are now no longer a listing agent, they are a "Dual Agent" and now actually represent no one! Realtors who are hired to represent a buyer as a “buyer’s agent” are only working in the best interests of their client, the buyer! This is why you should make sure you are only dealing with a Realtor that is acting on your behalf as a “buyer’s agent”. Many agents will act as a dual agent as they can then get both sides of the commission and actually do less work since they cannot legally give advice to either side. Doesn't make sense that such representation is actually legal and allowed does it? Think about it this way, if someone hits your car and you are injured, would you want the same attorney who is representing the person who hit you that you are suing to represent you as well? That is "Dual Agency" in a nutshell.
MORE ACCESS TO THE REAL ES O THE REAL ESTATE MARKE TE MARKET
A real estate agent will have better access to the market and should know local conditions. The agent is a full-time liaison between sellers and buyers. An agent will have ready access to other properties listed by other agents. Experienced full-time buyers’ and sellers’ agents know how to put a real estate
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