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Dual Agency? Is it legal in your state? Check this chart!
Can a Realtor represent both parties in your state?  Dual Agency is illegal here in Kansas so we have what is called "Transaction Broker" where we represent neither party and simply write up the contract and let both the buyer and seller know what their options are but we cannot advise them.
If we are in this Transaction Broker role, we are to suggest that the parties obtain expert advice but if they choose not to do so, we keep the parties fully informed and assist the parties in closing the transaction.  Both parties have no relationship with an agency.
I will update this chart as the results come in:
Dual Agency in the State of:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa - Legal but with multiple forms that must be filled out per Comment by Lucky Lang:
Dual Agency is legal in the wonderful state of Iowa!  We have multiple forms that must be filled out with time and date acknowledgement. 
Kansas - Illegal
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York Legal - but it is not recommended per Comment by Rosario Lewis:
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