The rule in Vermont
In Vermont, dual agency is not permitted; designated agency (since December 1, 2015) is the alternative.
What it’s called: designated agency.
Citation: VREC Administrative Rule 1.8(i) (verify current numbering).
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The required form
We haven’t confirmed Vermont’s required disclosure form yet. Ask your broker before representing both sides.
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. In Vermont that agent can’t be a dual agent at all, so the brokerage must use designated agency, or the buyer works with another brokerage.
Vermont’s rule on sharing offers still applies to everyone: No specific rule; allowed with seller consent. See the Vermont disclosure rule →
Designated agency as the alternative
Vermont allows the brokerage to appoint a separate agent for each client (designated agency). 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 Vermont?
In Vermont, dual agency is not permitted; designated agency (since December 1, 2015) is the alternative.
Can a dual agent disclose other offers in Vermont?
No one may act as a dual agent, and one buyer’s offer terms stay confidential from another. The seller must also authorize any disclosure, under Vermont’s disclosure rule.
What form is required for dual agency in Vermont?
We haven’t confirmed the required form for Vermont yet. Ask your broker; most states require written disclosure and consent before a licensee represents both sides.
General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your broker or your state real estate commission.