Maryland recognizes dual agency within a brokerage when the brokerage represents both sides of a transaction. With the informed written consent of both parties, the broker (or branch manager) serves as the dual agent, and the broker may appoint separate associated licensees to represent each party; those appointees are called intra-company agents. Each intra-company agent owes undivided fiduciary duties to their respective client, while the broker maintains neutrality as the dual agent. This structure is specific to Maryland’s agency framework.
[References:, Maryland Business Occupations & Professions Article, Title 17 (Real Estate Brokers Act) — dual agency and intra-company agency framework., COMAR 09.11.02 (MREC regulations) — agency disclosures and intra-company appointments., Maryland 60-Hour Principles & Practices Course — Maryland Agency Law Module (dual agency & intra-company agency)., , ]
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