A team of licensees at Stellar Realty is representing a seller for a condo at 789 Robson Street, Vancouver. Another licensee from the same brokerage, who is not part of the seller's designated agency team but is familiar with the property, is approached by a buyer client who wants to make an offer on the same condo. Can this second licensee represent the buyer?

Question: A team of licensees at Stellar Realty is representing a seller for a condo at 789 Robson Street, Vancouver. Another licensee from the same brokerage, who is not part of the seller's designated agency team but is familiar with the property, is approached by a buyer client who wants to make an offer on the same condo. Can this second licensee represent the buyer?

Answer options: ✅ Yes, provided the brokerage has two separate designated agents for each party, this is permissible under the current rules.

• No, because even with designated agency, licensees from the same brokerage are generally prohibited from representing opposing parties in the same transaction.
• Yes, but only if the buyer explicitly waives their right to full representation and agrees to limited dual agency.
• No, unless both designated agents obtain written consent from their respective clients to proceed under a 'licensee limited dual agency' agreement.

Correct answer: Yes, provided the brokerage has two separate designated agents for each party, this is permissible under the current rules.

Explanation: Under the designated agency model in BC, different designated agents within the same brokerage can represent different parties (e.g., buyer and seller) in the same transaction, as long as they maintain their independent fiduciary duties to their respective clients. This is not considered dual agency.