Can a dual agency situation still occur in a designated agency office?

Yes. The firm will continue to be a dual agent if it represents the seller and the buyer. Likewise, if the same individual is a supervisory broker for both sides of the transaction, he or she will be a dual agent. Under the law, the firm and the supervisory broker are automatically deemed consensual dual agents. However, if the same salesperson (or associate broker) is the designated agent for both sides of the transaction, then he or she will need to get both clients’ written consent to that dual agency relationship.