I can see brokers not being all that happy with this.. as some brokerages discourage dual agency deals.. but as a new home builder I can see benefits for this I can put my product on before I want to put it on MLS.one runs the risk though of having agents black ball you though since your not sharing.I have to think about this one. 

It also sounds like they are acting as a dual agent (getting both sides of the listing commission) , which is fine but you need someone looking out for your best interest as well.

Me and seller have the same realtor,  dual agency.)I am kind of shocked!

Hello All,I'm not known for being succinct so please bear with me!! A person finds a suitable 2 bedroom condo which meets nearly all of his/her PERSONAL occupancy criteria.  It's proximity to kids, close to work, safe...

Listing agents here will always prefer someone with no agent so they can more on the commission, I believe that's called dual agent.

its a dual edge sword  lots of wanna be investors kicking tires.. so wholesaler wants to weed them out by asking for non refundablealso have to remember they have a time specific to flip the house and if they don't hit it they lose the deals.personally I fund deals were I see them come through wholesalers.. but I personally will not deal with them.I don't have the time to wade through there BS  of over value under estimate.. and there is no way I am giving one a non refundable deposit on a home I have not even run title on.but that's me I don't need them I can find plenty of deals through all sorts of sources.. once many understand through public records what we do.. they start hounding us.. because we actually close  LOL..

Dual Agents are not leagal in all States. 

Newbie landlords and PM's are ripe for the picken unfortunately.I think it sounds like a dual fault.

Are you retrofitting them with dual flush insides? 

Well dual agency is not allowed in Maryland, so you can not be on both sides of the deal.