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Listing and seller\u2019s vs. selling agent<\/h2>\n
The real estate industry is rife with jargon, but few terms cause as much confusion as \u201clisting agent\u201d and \u201cselling agent.\u201d Though they sound alike, their roles are distinct.<\/p>\n
Listing agent (seller\u2019s agent):<\/strong> A listing agent represents the seller in the transaction. They are responsible for listing the property for sale, marketing it, and negotiating with buyers to secure the best possible deal.<\/p>\n Selling agent (buyer\u2019s agent):<\/strong> On the flip side, the selling agent represents the buyer. They help find properties that meet the buyer\u2019s criteria, advise on offers, and negotiate terms on behalf of the buyer.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s kind of weird verbiage,\u201d Tom Heuser<\/a>, a top Las Vegas Realtor, told HomeLight in an earlier interview<\/a>. \u201cMany articles and the Realtors\u2019 board will reference the buyer\u2019s agent as the \u2018selling agent\u2019 because they are the ones representing the buyer and helping the property sell.\u201d<\/p>\n He recommends swapping \u201cselling agent\u201d to \u201cbuyer\u2019s agent\u201d in your mind. This simple switch can clear up all the confusion.<\/p>\n Heuser\u2019s suggested title correction approach clarifies the distinct roles of listing and selling agents, ensuring you know exactly who you’re dealing with in your next real estate venture.<\/p>\n In some real estate transactions, a single agent might represent both the seller and the buyer. This is known as dual agency<\/a>, but it is illegal<\/a> or heavily restricted in the following eight states:<\/p>\n Where dual agency is legal, agents typically must clearly disclose to their clients that they are representing both the homebuyer and home seller in the transaction.<\/p>\n While it can simplify communication by having one point of contact, dual agency also brings unique challenges and considerations.<\/p>\n Home values have rapidly increased in recent years. How much is your current home worth now? Get a ballpark estimate from HomeLight’s free Home Value Estimator.<\/p>\n \n What does a listing agent do?<\/h2>\n
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What does a selling (buyer\u2019s) agent do?<\/h2>\n
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Can a listing agent represent the seller and buyer?<\/h2>\n
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Pros and cons of dual agency<\/h2>\n
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