agency

Intra-Company Agent (Maryland)

Under BOP §17-530.1, when one Maryland brokerage represents both seller and buyer, only the broker or a designated branch office manager may act as dual agent, with the written informed consent of all parties. The dual agent must assign one affiliated licensee as intra-company agent for the seller and a different one for the buyer. Each intra-company agent gives full services to its own client, including advice on price and negotiation, and may share confidential information only with the dual agent.

Exam tip
The broker is the dual agent; the salespeople are intra-company agents who can still advise on price. A dual agent cannot also be an intra-company agent in the same deal.
Example
A firm's listing salesperson and a buyer salesperson in the same firm become intra-company agents after both clients sign the Consent for Dual Agency, and the broker acts as dual agent.

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Last verified: 2026-10-23