dual agency
How to Protect Yourself When Dealing with Close Friends and Family in Your Real Estate Business
It may seem natural as a real estate agent to want to help a close family member or friend buy or sell a house. But you should know…
Avoid a Lawsuit as a Dual Agent Selling Your Own Home
You’re ready to sell your house. Good thing you’re a real estate agent. You can represent yourself—and maybe the buyer, too (depending on your state)—streamline the process, and…
How to Avoid Real Estate Lawsuits when Working as a Dual Agent
Dual Agency, where the real estate agent is acting on behalf of both the buyers and sellers, can be very attractive to some agents. Not only does acting…
Pocket Listings: A dying breed or a renewed reality? Is there any benefit, and if so, is it worth the risk?
Though many consider “coming soon” listings to be unlisted properties that will, at some point, be listed on the MLS, in many instances, a “coming soon” listing is…
Connecticut Trial Court: Missing Dual Agency Consent Form Doesn’t Void Contract
In the case of Bastarache v. Edgerton, a tri-level Connecticut Superior Court ruled on a pre-trail motion that the failure to attach a dual agency consent form to…
Dual Broker/Associate Licensee Beware!
If being a real estate broker or salesperson acting in a dual agent capacity was not already risky enough, the California Court of Appeal just made it even…
