17 Ark. Code of Rules § 220-802
Buyer or lessee agents
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17 CAR § 220-802. Buyer or lessee agents. (a)(1)(A) In any real estate transaction in which a licensee is acting solely as agent for a buyer or lessee the licensee shall disclose to a potential seller or lessor, or to the seller's or lessor's licensed agent, the licensee's agency relationship with the buyer or lessee. (B) Such disclosure shall be made at the first contact with the: (i) Seller; (ii) Lessor; or (iii) Agent of the seller or lessor. (2) When the disclosure is made to the licensed agent of the seller or lessor, it is that licensee's duty to convey the disclosure to the seller or lessor in a timely manner. (b)(1) In all cases, disclosure shall be in writing, but may initially be made orally and reduced to writing at a convenient time subject to the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. (2) Evidence of the disclosure shall be maintained by the licensee. (c) In all cases, however, such disclosure must be made before the seller or lessor signs any document related to the transaction, such as an offer or lease or rental agreement.
Under 17 Ark. Code R. pt. 220 § 220-802, when a licensed real estate agent represents only the buyer or lessee in a transaction, that agent must inform the seller, lessor, or their agent about this representation at the very first point of contact. The disclosure must ultimately be in writing and must occur before the seller or lessor signs any transaction-related document, such as an offer, lease, or rental agreement. If the disclosure is first made to the seller's or lessor's own agent, that agent carries the responsibility to pass the information along promptly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 17 Ark. Code R. pt. 220 § 220-802, property owners and managers who receive a disclosure from a buyer's or lessee's agent should understand that the agent contacting them is not representing their interests. When that disclosure is delivered to a listing agent rather than directly to the owner, the listing agent is obligated to relay it in a timely manner, so operators working with representation should confirm they have received and acknowledged the disclosure before executing any offer, lease, or rental agreement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 17 Ark. Code R. pt. 220 § 220-802, tenants and buyers who hire their own agent have the benefit of a rule requiring that agent to clearly identify their exclusive representation to the other side from the very first contact. This means the seller or lessor should never be left unaware of whose interests the agent serves, and the disclosure must be documented in writing before any agreement is signed. Tenants who believe this disclosure requirement was not followed may consider raising the issue with the Arkansas Real Estate Commission or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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