Q: Should I buy a house that my real estate agent is also selling? Is there a conflict of interest?
A: Your question is actually about dual agency, which generally refers to a situation where the person representing you is also representing the seller. In your situation, your real estate agent is the listing agent and is also your buyer’s agent. In this case, your agent is considered to be a dual agent; and because an agent can’t hold a fiduciary duty to you and the seller in the same transaction, your agent’s role in the transaction is diminished.