It is a conflict of interest and the only way I would ever consent to it is if, basically, the price and property were decided on prior to going through a real estate agent. For example, if I were buying the house I was leasing from a landlord. The house is a known entity, the seller is a known entity, the price was determined prior to getting anyone else involved. In this case I would be using a realtor to navigate the legalities and practicalities of purchasing a home rather than as someone representing my financial interests.
But if they’re going to represent *either* of our financial interests, the realtors should be separate people.
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