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Whether you are buying or selling, the load is lighter when working with a real estate agent. To have a harmonious working relationship with your agent, you need to establish the basic principles of your relationship. There are instances where, as a buyer, you want the agent to represent only you(as a buyer’s agent). If you have a buyer’s agent agreement,the agent can’t share personal information without your express permission. If the agent represents only the buyer, then he/she gets compensation from the buyer alone. If the agent represents both the buyer and the seller, then he/she gets compensation from both. The dual agent is expected to exercise fair practice in conducting business with both the buyer and the seller. There are times when the real estate company itself is dual meaning they assign a different agent for a buyer and another one for the seller to have more distinction in roles and foster more confidentiality.