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Use of such designated agents or representatives shall not constitute dual agency or representation if a designated agent or representative is not representing more than one client in a particular real estate transaction; however, the principal or broker who is supervising the transaction shall be considered a dual agent or representative as provided in this article. Designated agents or representatives may not disclose, except to the affiliated licensee’s broker, personal or financial information received from the clients during the brokerage relationship and any other information that the client requests during the brokerage relationship be kept confidential, unless otherwise provided for by law or the client consents in writing to the release of such information.B\n\nUse of designated agents or representatives in a residential real estate transaction shall be disclosed in accordance with the provisions of this article. Such disclosure may be given in combination with other disclosures or provided with other information, but if so, the disclosure shall be conspicuous, printed in bold lettering, all capitals, underlined, or within a separate box. Any disclosure that complies substantially in effect with the following shall be deemed in compliance with such disclosure requirement:\n\t\t\tDISCLOSURE OF DESIGNATED AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES IN A RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION\n\t\t\tThe undersigned do hereby acknowledge disclosure that:\n\t\t\tThe licensee __________________ (Name of Broker and Firm) represents more than one party in this residential real estate transaction as indicated below:\n\t\t\t________ Seller(s) and Buyer(s)\n\t\t\t________ Landlord(s) and Tenant(s).\n\t\t\tThe undersigned understand that the foregoing dual agent or representative may not disclose to either client or such client’s designated agent or representative any information that has been given to the dual agent or representative by the other client within the confidence and trust of the brokerage relationship except for that information which is otherwise required or permitted by Article 3 (§ 54.1-2130 et seq.) of Chapter 21 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia to be disclosed.\n\t\t\tThe principal or supervising broker_________________ has assigned to act as Designated Agent or Representative (broker or salesperson) for the one party as indicated below:\n\t\t\t[ ] Seller(s) [ ] Buyer(s) [ ] Landlord(s) [ ] Tenant(s)\n\t\t\tAs a (select one):\n\t\t\t[ ] standard agent [ ] limited service agent [ ] independent contractor\n\t\t\t____________________ (broker or salesperson) to act as Designated Agent or Representative for the other party as indicated below:\n\t\t\t[ ] Seller(s) [ ] Buyer(s) [ ] Landlord(s) [ ] Tenant(s)\n\t\t\tAs a (select one):\n\t\t\t[ ] standard agent [ ] limited service agent [ ] independent contractor\n\t\t\tThe undersigned by signing this notice do hereby acknowledge their consent to the disclosed dual representation by the licensee.\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party)C\n\nThe obligation to make the disclosures required by this section shall not relieve the licensee of the obligations set out in subsection C of § 54.1-2137 requiring all brokerage relationships to be set out in a written agreement between the licensee and the client.D\n\nNo cause of action shall arise against a designated agent or representative for making disclosures of brokerage relationships as provided by this article. A designated agent or representative does not terminate any brokerage relationship by the making of any such allowed or required disclosures of dual representation.E\n\nIn any residential real estate transaction, a licensee may withdraw, without liability, from representing a client who refuses to consent to a disclosed designated agency or representation agreement thereby terminating the brokerage relationship with such client. Such withdrawal shall not prejudice the ability of the licensee to continue to represent the other client in the transaction or to limit the licensee from representing the client who refused the designated agency or representation relationship in other transactions not involving designated representation.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":213707,"text":"A principal or supervising broker may assign different licensees affiliated with the broker as designated agent or representative to represent different clients in the same residential real estate transaction to the exclusion of all other licensees in the firm. Use of such designated agents or representatives shall not constitute dual agency or representation if a designated agent or representative is not representing more than one client in a particular real estate transaction; however, the principal or broker who is supervising the transaction shall be considered a dual agent or representative as provided in this article. Designated agents or representatives may not disclose, except to the affiliated licensee’s broker, personal or financial information received from the clients during the brokerage relationship and any other information that the client requests during the brokerage relationship be kept confidential, unless otherwise provided for by law or the client consents in writing to the release of such information.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":213708,"text":"Use of designated agents or representatives in a residential real estate transaction shall be disclosed in accordance with the provisions of this article. Such disclosure may be given in combination with other disclosures or provided with other information, but if so, the disclosure shall be conspicuous, printed in bold lettering, all capitals, underlined, or within a separate box. Any disclosure that complies substantially in effect with the following shall be deemed in compliance with such disclosure requirement:\n\t\t\tDISCLOSURE OF DESIGNATED AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES IN A RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION\n\t\t\tThe undersigned do hereby acknowledge disclosure that:\n\t\t\tThe licensee __________________ (Name of Broker and Firm) represents more than one party in this residential real estate transaction as indicated below:\n\t\t\t________ Seller(s) and Buyer(s)\n\t\t\t________ Landlord(s) and Tenant(s).\n\t\t\tThe undersigned understand that the foregoing dual agent or representative may not disclose to either client or such client’s designated agent or representative any information that has been given to the dual agent or representative by the other client within the confidence and trust of the brokerage relationship except for that information which is otherwise required or permitted by Article 3 (§ 54.1-2130 et seq.) of Chapter 21 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia to be disclosed.\n\t\t\tThe principal or supervising broker_________________ has assigned to act as Designated Agent or Representative (broker or salesperson) for the one party as indicated below:\n\t\t\t[ ] Seller(s) [ ] Buyer(s) [ ] Landlord(s) [ ] Tenant(s)\n\t\t\tAs a (select one):\n\t\t\t[ ] standard agent [ ] limited service agent [ ] independent contractor\n\t\t\t____________________ (broker or salesperson) to act as Designated Agent or Representative for the other party as indicated below:\n\t\t\t[ ] Seller(s) [ ] Buyer(s) [ ] Landlord(s) [ ] Tenant(s)\n\t\t\tAs a (select one):\n\t\t\t[ ] standard agent [ ] limited service agent [ ] independent contractor\n\t\t\tThe undersigned by signing this notice do hereby acknowledge their consent to the disclosed dual representation by the licensee.\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party)","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"C"},"2":{"id":213709,"text":"The obligation to make the disclosures required by this section shall not relieve the licensee of the obligations set out in subsection C of § 54.1-2137 requiring all brokerage relationships to be set out in a written agreement between the licensee and the client.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"D"},"3":{"id":213710,"text":"No cause of action shall arise against a designated agent or representative for making disclosures of brokerage relationships as provided by this article. 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This law was first created in 2011. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 461<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2012, chapter 750<\/a>; in 2016, chapter 334<\/a>; in 2025, chapters 479<\/a> and 495<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":55998,"section_number":"54.1-2138","catch_line":"Disclosure of brokerage relationship in residential real estate transactions","order_by":null,"url":"\/54.1-2138\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":55353,"section_number":"54.1-2130","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/54.1-2130\/"},{"id":71178,"section_number":"54.1-2137","catch_line":"Commencement and termination of brokerage relationships; brokerage agreements required","order_by":null,"url":"\/54.1-2137\/"}],"permalink":{"id":240107,"object_type":"law","relational_id":58353,"identifier":"54.1-2139.1","token":"54.1\/II\/21\/3\/54.1-2139.1","url":"\/54.1-2139.1\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/54.1-2139.1\/","token":"54.1\/II\/21\/3\/54.1-2139.1","dublin_core":{"Title":"Designated standard agency or designated representation authorized in a residential real estate transaction","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 54.1-2139.1","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> A principal or supervising broker<\/span> may assign different licensees<\/span> affiliated with the broker as designated agent<\/span> or representative to represent different clients<\/span> in the same residential real estate<\/span> transaction to the exclusion of all other licensees<\/span> in the firm. Use of such designated agents<\/span> or representatives shall not constitute dual agency<\/span> or representation if a designated agent<\/span> or representative is not representing more than one client<\/span> in a particular real estate transaction; however, the principal or broker who is supervising the transaction shall be considered a dual agent<\/span> or representative as provided in this article. Designated agents<\/span> or representatives may not disclose, except to the affiliated licensee<\/span>’s broker, personal or financial information received from the clients<\/span> during the brokerage relationship<\/span> and any other information that the client<\/span> requests during the brokerage relationship<\/span> be kept confidential, unless otherwise provided for by law<\/span> or the client<\/span> consents in writing to the release of such information. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Use of designated agents<\/span> or representatives in a residential real estate<\/span> transaction shall be disclosed in accordance with the provisions of this article. Such disclosure may be given in combination with other disclosures or provided with other information, but if so, the disclosure shall be conspicuous, printed in bold lettering, all capitals, underlined, or within a separate box. Any disclosure that complies substantially in effect with the following shall be deemed in compliance with such disclosure requirement:\n\t\t\tDISCLOSURE OF DESIGNATED AGENTS<\/span> OR REPRESENTATIVES IN A RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE<\/span> TRANSACTION\n\t\t\tThe undersigned do hereby acknowledge disclosure that:\n\t\t\tThe licensee<\/span> __________________ (Name of Broker and Firm) represents more than one party<\/span> in this residential real estate<\/span> transaction as indicated below:\n\t\t\t________ Seller(s) and Buyer(s)\n\t\t\t________ Landlord(s) and Tenant(s).\n\t\t\tThe undersigned understand that the foregoing dual agent<\/span> or representative may not disclose to either client<\/span> or such client<\/span>’s designated agent<\/span> or representative any information that has been given to the dual agent<\/span> or representative by the other client<\/span> within the confidence and trust of the brokerage relationship<\/span> except for that information which is otherwise required or permitted by Article 3 (§ 54.1-2130<\/a> et seq.) of Chapter 21 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia to be disclosed.\n\t\t\tThe principal or supervising broker_________________ has assigned to act as Designated Agent<\/span> or Representative (broker or salesperson) for the one party<\/span> as indicated below:\n\t\t\t[ ] Seller(s) [ ] Buyer(s) [ ] Landlord(s) [ ] Tenant(s)\n\t\t\tAs a (select one):\n\t\t\t[ ] standard agent<\/span> [ ] limited service agent<\/span> [ ] independent contractor<\/span>\n\t\t\t____________________ (broker or salesperson) to act as Designated Agent<\/span> or Representative for the other party<\/span> as indicated below:\n\t\t\t[ ] Seller(s) [ ] Buyer(s) [ ] Landlord(s) [ ] Tenant(s)\n\t\t\tAs a (select one):\n\t\t\t[ ] standard agent<\/span> [ ] limited service agent<\/span> [ ] independent contractor<\/span>\n\t\t\tThe undersigned by signing this notice do hereby acknowledge their consent to the disclosed dual representation by the licensee<\/span>.\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party<\/span>)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party<\/span>)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party<\/span>)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One Party<\/span>) <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> The obligation to make the disclosures required by this section shall not relieve the licensee<\/span> of the obligations set out in subsection C of § 54.1-2137<\/a> requiring all brokerage relationships<\/span> to be set out in a written agreement between the licensee<\/span> and the client<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> No cause of action<\/span> shall arise against a designated agent<\/span> or representative for making disclosures of brokerage relationships<\/span> as provided by this article. A designated agent<\/span> or representative does not terminate any brokerage relationship<\/span> by the making of any such allowed or required disclosures of dual representation. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> In any residential real estate<\/span> transaction, a licensee<\/span> may withdraw, without liability, from representing a client<\/span> who refuses to consent to a disclosed designated agency<\/span> or representation agreement thereby terminating the brokerage relationship<\/span> with such client<\/span>. Such withdrawal shall not prejudice the ability of the licensee<\/span> to continue to represent the other client<\/span> in the transaction or to limit the licensee<\/span> from representing the client<\/span> who refused the designated agency<\/span> or representation relationship in other transactions not involving designated representation. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nDESIGNATED STANDARD AGENCY OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATION AUTHORIZED IN A\nRESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION (\u00a7 54.1-2139.1)\n\nA. A principal or supervising broker may assign different licensees affiliated\nwith the broker as designated agent or representative to represent different\nclients in the same residential real estate transaction to the exclusion of all\nother licensees in the firm. Use of such designated agents or representatives\nshall not constitute dual agency or representation if a designated agent or\nrepresentative is not representing more than one client in a particular real\nestate transaction; however, the principal or broker who is supervising the\ntransaction shall be considered a dual agent or representative as provided in\nthis article. Designated agents or representatives may not disclose, except to\nthe affiliated licensee’s broker, personal or financial information\nreceived from the clients during the brokerage relationship and any other\ninformation that the client requests during the brokerage relationship be kept\nconfidential, unless otherwise provided for by law or the client consents in\nwriting to the release of such information.\n\nB. Use of designated agents or representatives in a residential real estate\ntransaction shall be disclosed in accordance with the provisions of this\narticle. Such disclosure may be given in combination with other disclosures or\nprovided with other information, but if so, the disclosure shall be conspicuous,\nprinted in bold lettering, all capitals, underlined, or within a separate box.\nAny disclosure that complies substantially in effect with the following shall be\ndeemed in compliance with such disclosure requirement:\n\t\t\tDISCLOSURE OF DESIGNATED AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES IN A RESIDENTIAL REAL\nESTATE TRANSACTION\n\t\t\tThe undersigned do hereby acknowledge disclosure that:\n\t\t\tThe licensee __________________ (Name of Broker and Firm) represents more\nthan one party in this residential real estate transaction as indicated below:\n\t\t\t________ Seller(s) and Buyer(s)\n\t\t\t________ Landlord(s) and Tenant(s).\n\t\t\tThe undersigned understand that the foregoing dual agent or representative\nmay not disclose to either client or such client’s designated agent or\nrepresentative any information that has been given to the dual agent or\nrepresentative by the other client within the confidence and trust of the\nbrokerage relationship except for that information which is otherwise required\nor permitted by Article 3 (§ 54.1-2130 et seq.) of Chapter 21 of Title 54.1\nof the Code of Virginia to be disclosed.\n\t\t\tThe principal or supervising broker_________________ has assigned to act as\nDesignated Agent or Representative (broker or salesperson) for the one party as\nindicated below:\n\t\t\t[ ] Seller(s) [ ] Buyer(s) [ ] Landlord(s) [ ] Tenant(s)\n\t\t\tAs a (select one):\n\t\t\t[ ] standard agent [ ] limited service agent [ ] independent contractor\n\t\t\t____________________ (broker or salesperson) to act as Designated Agent or\nRepresentative for the other party as indicated below:\n\t\t\t[ ] Seller(s) [ ] Buyer(s) [ ] Landlord(s) [ ] Tenant(s)\n\t\t\tAs a (select one):\n\t\t\t[ ] standard agent [ ] limited service agent [ ] independent contractor\n\t\t\tThe undersigned by signing this notice do hereby acknowledge their consent to\nthe disclosed dual representation by the licensee.\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One\nParty)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One\nParty)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One\nParty)\n\t\t\t____________ _______________________Date Name (One\nParty)\n\nC. The obligation to make the disclosures required by this section shall not\nrelieve the licensee of the obligations set out in subsection C of §\n54.1-2137 requiring all brokerage relationships to be set out in a written\nagreement between the licensee and the client.\n\nD. No cause of action shall arise against a designated agent or representative\nfor making disclosures of brokerage relationships as provided by this article. A\ndesignated agent or representative does not terminate any brokerage relationship\nby the making of any such allowed or required disclosures of dual\nrepresentation.\n\nE. In any residential real estate transaction, a licensee may withdraw, without\nliability, from representing a client who refuses to consent to a disclosed\ndesignated agency or representation agreement thereby terminating the brokerage\nrelationship with such client. Such withdrawal shall not prejudice the ability\nof the licensee to continue to represent the other client in the transaction or\nto limit the licensee from representing the client who refused the designated\nagency or representation relationship in other transactions not involving\ndesignated representation.\n\nHISTORY: 2011, c. 461; 2012, c. 750; 2016, c. 334; 2025, cc. 479, 495.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}