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Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Why is this question asked anonymously?   

Mar 28, 2017 04:17 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Always.

Mar 27, 2017 07:04 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Whenever they don't feel right about their agent representing both sides in a transaction, which to me would be quite often.

Mar 27, 2017 07:36 PM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

When the agent cannot be trusted to uphold their fiduciary duties to both parties. 

Mar 27, 2017 06:32 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Now.

Mar 27, 2017 04:58 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Because it is IMPOSSIBLE to sell a home for the highest price for the seller and get the home at the lowest price for the buyer at the same time

Mar 27, 2017 04:29 PM
Ambassador
2,061,803
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

When their agent uses an anonymous image.

Mar 27, 2017 04:23 PM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

always.

every time.

Eve

Mar 27, 2017 03:51 PM
Rainmaker
142,796
Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

When they do not have a comfort level or a thorough understanding of dual agency is.

Mar 27, 2017 07:05 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,642
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Every instance!

Mar 27, 2017 06:57 PM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

When they are more interested in a either a "win/lose" or a "no deal" rather than a "win/win".

Mar 27, 2017 05:43 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I don't see many situations that it is even in the client's best interest.

Mar 27, 2017 05:40 PM
Rainmaker
4,160,812
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Anytime!

Mar 27, 2017 04:48 PM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I am against duals because it is a barbaric practice. Killing someone over a slight? Terrible!

Mar 29, 2017 05:39 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I have seen the many answers against dual agency.  Not that I disagree with them, but there are times I've seen an advantage to the buyer to accept dual agency.  In a hot market, I believe buying through the listing agent can give the buyer a better chance of getting the home they want.  There are risks in this, if they are willing to accept them.  

Mar 28, 2017 07:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,817
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I'll share two opposing concepts: I'd personally never do dual agency if I didn't have a relationship already with the agent. As a buyer or seller, I do not recommend it.

Now, conversely, as a Realtor, I do them quite often.

If you have an issue with dual agency, you really are saying you have an issue with the agent.

Dual agency was how we did real estate until the 1970's. I do it on a few deals every year. I pass on doing it occasionally, it's a gut feeling for me as an agent...I'll bring in my buyer's agent to rep the buyer and I remain arm's length with the seller, even though both sides ultimately are mine.

Mar 28, 2017 06:11 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The answer is not the same in all of the states. Talk with your broker.

Mar 28, 2017 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

When they feel their best interests are not being represented. Personally, not a big fan of dual agency.

Mar 28, 2017 04:27 AM
Rainmaker
815,253
Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

Anthony is right

Mar 28, 2017 03:16 AM
Ambassador
2,436,099
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

If they don't feel comfortable with the situation, they should say no. 

Mar 28, 2017 03:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

It is their decision. Probably if they do not trust their agent? 

Mar 27, 2017 11:58 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

If they don't like it, say it in the beginning - at the time of signing the contract.

Mar 27, 2017 11:01 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

When there is no trust!

Mar 27, 2017 10:33 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

It's up to the client. They should be informed and definitely understand the situation.  It's not always a good decision.

Mar 27, 2017 10:26 PM
Ambassador
5,230,079
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

What Troy Erickson said!

Mar 27, 2017 09:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

When they don't want to allow it.

Mar 27, 2017 07:31 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

It is up to him.

Mar 27, 2017 06:36 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

If they need advice , counsel,strategy in the transaction !

Mar 27, 2017 05:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

When they expect, deserve and want to actually be REPRESENTED!

Mar 08, 2018 08:35 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Colorado no longer has dual agency.

Mar 30, 2017 08:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

If they don't want their best and most vested salesman (the listing agent) to sell the buyers.  No buyers agent is going to do as good of a job selling the home as the listing agent can.  Plain and simple.  Why go into battle with your best weapons off the table?

Mar 28, 2017 04:11 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance


What about a Transactional Agency?  Throw that at your instructor.

Mar 28, 2017 03:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

In Oklahoma we do not have dual agency.

Mar 28, 2017 11:15 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

IMHO always to Single Agent Dual Agency...

Mar 28, 2017 08:51 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Always.  

Mar 28, 2017 08:33 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

in my opinion, ALWAYS..... everyone needs proper representation....pick a side and stay there....

Mar 28, 2017 08:06 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Any time they want to...

Mar 28, 2017 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

When they are not completely comfortable with the agent in question as to their integrity. It can work and is legal in some states, but not in all.

Mar 28, 2017 07:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

If they don't agree to the terms of the dual agency disclosure.

Mar 28, 2017 06:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Most of the time!

Mar 28, 2017 06:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

do the right thing

Mar 28, 2017 05:43 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Stay away from what you do not understand.

This applies to agents and buyers and sellers.

Mar 28, 2017 05:18 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

When they are uncomfortable 

Mar 28, 2017 05:10 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Right from the beginning.

Mar 28, 2017 05:05 AM