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Is the Listing Agent the Best One to Show the House?
It is not the first time that I have thought about this.  I am not in the practice of performing dual agency, even though it is allowed in Iowa.  In fact, I have sold over 200 homes in the last 15 years and I have only acted as a dual agent less than ten times!  
Since I rarely host open houses on my own listings, I have been able to avoid putting myself in a dual agent position.  For those of you that might not understand what a dual agent is and how it works.....here is your crash course!
 
A dual agent is where the agent represents both the listing side (seller) and the buying side (buyer) at the same time.  It is required that this type of agency be disclosed and accepted in writing by both parties. In some cases, the agent may have known the buyer for longer than the seller.  In other cases, the listing preceded meeting the buyer such as an internet lead from Zillow or someone that visited an open house.  In my case, I rarely host an open house on my own listings to avoid putting myself in that position.  I represent the seller first!  
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