The rule in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, dual agency is permitted with written consent, disclosed through the Consumer Notice.
What it’s called: dual agent / designated agent.
Citation: Pennsylvania Consumer Notice (RELRA).
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The required form
Consumer Notice.
The conflict in a multiple-offer situation
When the listing agent also represents one of the buyers, every other buyer will wonder whether that buyer saw something they didn’t. Even with both clients’ consent, a dual agent owes confidentiality to each side and can’t use one buyer’s offer to help another.
Pennsylvania’s rule on sharing offers still applies to everyone: RELRA/Pa. Code impose client confidentiality and a transaction-licensee neutrality rule, but do not bar a seller's agent shopping with seller consent. See the Pennsylvania disclosure rule →
Designated agency as the alternative
Pennsylvania allows the brokerage to appoint a separate agent for each client (dual agent / designated agent). In a multiple-offer situation, that’s the cleaner setup: the buyer’s agent never sees the other offers, and the listing agent never advises the buyer.
Questions
Is dual agency legal in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, dual agency is permitted with written consent, disclosed through the Consumer Notice.
Can a dual agent disclose other offers in Pennsylvania?
A dual agent may share one buyer’s offer terms with another only with the consent of the parties involved, and only as the state’s disclosure rule allows. The seller must also authorize any disclosure, under Pennsylvania’s disclosure rule.
What form is required for dual agency in Pennsylvania?
Consumer Notice.
General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your broker or your state real estate commission.