REALTOR® Hot Topics - Dual Agency and Clients that have a friend/family member who is a REALTOR®

Описание: When buyers say “I want to talk to the listing agent” or realize their REALTOR® is a friend or family member, things can get complicated fast.

In this full-length conversation, I sit down with Ali Worthen, REALTOR®, a Nevada REALTOR® with 20 years of experience, to unpack two of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged topics in real estate:

🏡 What really happens when a buyer goes directly to the listing agent
🤝 How to handle a situation where a friend or family member is your REALTOR®

Ali brings real-world perspective from decades in the business, including her experience navigating dual agency, fiduciary responsibility, and the ethical challenges that arise when one agent attempts to represent both the seller and the buyer.

We also talk openly about:

Why the listing agent’s primary duty is to the seller

What buyers often give up when they don’t have their own representation

How personal relationships can complicate negotiations and expectations

Why having an advocate focused solely on your journey matters—from search and strategy to contract and closing

Ali and I first worked together when we closed the Train Station deal, and what began as a transaction turned into a trusted professional relationship and friendship—making this an honest, candid, and educational conversation every buyer should hear.

🎧 If you’re buying a home, interviewing agents, or trying to understand who should represent you, this episode is a must-watch.

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone navigating the home-buying process.

Rhonda Lemke, REALTOR® S.0203457
Joe Taylor Group | Real Broker, LLC
📞 708-224-7021