Agency
Dual agency in Pennsylvania requires:
AOnly verbal consent from one party
BWritten informed consent from both the buyer and the seller✓ Correct
CApproval from the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission
DThat separate commission splits be disclosed
Explanation
Pennsylvania permits dual agency but requires written informed consent from both parties before proceeding. Both parties must understand that the agent's duties of loyalty and confidentiality will be limited in a dual agency relationship.
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