Maryland Real Estate License Practice Exam

When buyers or sellers in a real estate transaction withdraw their consent from dual agency, the implications are significant for how the transaction proceeds. The correct answer indicates that they will not be held to their previous consent to dual agency.

In the context of dual agency, consent is essential because it allows a single agent to represent both parties in a transaction. If Devon and Courtney decide to withdraw that consent, they are expressing that they no longer wish to have that dual relationship. This would effectively invalidate any agreement regarding dual agency, meaning that the transaction could not continue under that arrangement.

While it is possible for them to find another broker or to terminate their agency relationship, these actions are consequences of withdrawing consent rather than a reflection of what happens under dual agency once consent is revoked. Terminating the listing agreement or seeking another form of representation can be outcomes, but they stem from the withdrawal of consent rather than an ongoing obligation to continue under dual agency.

In essence, the correct choice illustrates the principle that consent is inherently tied to the nature of agency relationships in real estate transactions—once that consent is revoked, the legal framework allowing for dual agency no longer applies, which can disrupt the transaction process.