A buyer's broker, by contrast, works for you. He or she is bound to keep your confidences and negotiate with the seller for the lowest possible price. Dual Agents Dual agents supposedly don't reveal confidential information to either party. They say they just shuttle offers back and forth. But brokers can't truly serve two masters, says broker Saul Klein of the D.F. Anthony Group in San Diego.
Dual agency is outmoded.
Since facilitators do less, some brokers assume they may charge less, Espeseth says, although that's not necessarily so. To do the deal, the broker might reveal to either buyer or seller exactly how far the other party is likely to go. So facilitators, too, aren't necessarily working for your interest. Selling brokers must specifically note whether they'll work with buyer's brokers and, if so, what commissions are paid. Some buyer's brokers will also work for flat fees or at hourly rates.