Who is really represented in dual agency
... neither buyer or seller.
Jim Duncan, writing at VARbuzz asks, is dual agency in the public's best interests?
"One of the primary values a Realtor brings to a transaction is representation - representation of his client’s best interests. How can a Realtor advocate for the best interests of both parties and still maintain the perception of fairness and full representation?"
I have always represented either the buyer or the seller in a transaction and have never practiced dual agency. It's my approach to real estate.
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