What is dual agency, and should I avoid it when buying in Cartersville?

Dual agency happens when one agent represents both the buyer and the seller on the same transaction, which limits how much either side's interests can be advocated for compared to separate representation. Georgia allows it with informed written consent from both parties, but a buyer in Cartersville who wants full negotiating support on price and terms is usually better served by an agent representing only the buyer. Joel Boss explains that trade-off before a Cartersville buyer decides how to proceed on a listing he also represents.