Know who your real estate agent represents.

Arkansas law requires real estate agents to disclose which party or parties they represent in a transaction. Understanding that relationship helps you know whose interests the agent is obligated to protect and promote.

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THREE COMMON RELATIONSHIPS

How agency representation works.

This overview is educational. Your written agency agreement and transaction documents control the actual relationship.

Seller Representation

A listing or seller’s agent represents the seller. The agent’s primary duty is to protect and promote the seller’s interests and to share material information with the seller.

Buyer Representation

A buyer’s agent represents the buyer. The agent’s primary duty is to protect and promote the buyer’s interests and to share material information with the buyer.

Dual Agency

Dual agency occurs when an agent or agents within the same firm represent both buyer and seller. Both parties must give written consent, and the agent’s duties are limited by the written agreements.

A practical confidentiality reminder: If an agent does not represent you, do not share information that could weaken your negotiating position—such as your highest price, lowest acceptable price, motivations, strategy or financial situation.

PRINTABLE DISCLOSURE

Arkansas Agency Representation Disclosure

Review the one-page disclosure below. Open it in a new tab to print, or download a copy to your device.

Who Do Real Estate Agents Represent?

The form explains seller representation, buyer representation and representation of both seller and buyer. It also includes acknowledgment signature lines for the parties.

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Please ask Joyce if you have questions about which party is represented in a specific transaction. This page is educational and is not legal advice.

Questions about representation?

Joyce will explain the agency relationship before you are asked to sign transaction documents.

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