When one brokerage (or agent, depending on state rules) represents both sides. Disclosure and consent rules vary by state.

What should I ask immediately?

Who owes fiduciary duties to me, what information cannot be shared, and how compensation changes in dual situations.

Can I insist on exclusive buyer representation?

Often yes. Interview agents and put representation terms in writing before touring in-house listings.

July 25, 2026 · Buying Guides · 1 min read

Dual agency is not automatically bad — but it is a conflict that must be disclosed and understood.

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What is dual agency?: When one brokerage (or agent, depending on state rules) represents both sides. Disclosure and consent rules vary by state.
What should I ask immediately?: Who owes fiduciary duties to me, what information cannot be shared, and how compensation changes in dual situations.
Can I insist on exclusive buyer representation?: Often yes. Interview agents and put representation terms in writing before touring in-house listings.