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Dual agency, can a real estate agent/broker represent both buyer and seller

Asked over 3 years ago - Boston, MA
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I would like to know if it is ilegal to receive a commission from both sides, that being the seller and the buyer on a transaction that i was involved with to put the two parties together?

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Answered over 3 years ago. Real Estate Attorney in Lynnwood, WA.
Dual agency is allowed in Washington provided that certain disclosure requirements are met and signatures of both parties are obtained.
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