Agency & Disclosure·Buyer Agency

- Buyer agency: buyer representation agreement required - Consensual dual agency: ONE agent, both clients, written consent required, cannot advise on price - Designated agency: TWO agents from same firm, full fiduciary each, written disclosure - Transaction broker: ministerial only, no fiduciary

  • Disclosure timing: first substantive contact (price, terms, motivation)
  • Written agreements required for buyer and seller representation