At Clark-Branch Realtors we take pride in the fact we have many great properties in the areas listed for sale. When we list a property, an agency relationship is created between Clark-Branch and the seller. In other words, Clark-Branch represents the seller. Clark-Branch may also form an agency relationship with buyers. These buyers develop a level of trust in the agent, who is obligated to put their interests first.

A particular buyer who is represented by Clark-Branch may be interested in purchasing a property listed by Clark-Branch and this situation creates a dual agency. If this occurs and you have not already agreed to a dual agency relationship in your (written or oral) buyer agency agreement, you buyer’s agent will ask you to sign a separate agreement or document permitting him or her to act as agent for both you and the seller. It may be difficult for a dual agent to advance the interest of both the buyer and seller. Nevertheless, a dual agent must treat buyers and sellers fairly and equally. Although the dual agent owes them the same duties, buyers and sellers can prohibit dual agents from divulging certain confidential information about them to the other party.