He can act as seller s representative, buyer s representative, dual representative, or, conceivably, as an independent contractor. Because buyers typically need his expertise, and he routinely requires confidential information to assess their needs, in order to automatically preserve that confidentiality he presumes to act as a buyer's representative, which will often create a dual agency with the sellers he also represents. In all cases, whether for sellers or buyers, he always discloses his relationships and explains the options. This rather complicated area of the business is one which he takes very seriously. He wants you to be comfortable with him and his role.
Laws change and customs differ from state to state, so please ask for clarification.