Before a broker or sales agent sponsored by the broker can represent both the buyer and seller in a transaction, all of the following steps must occur:

1. both the buyer and seller are presented with the Information About Brokerage Services by their respective sales agent at the time of the first substantive communication;
2. the seller executes a Listing Agreement or other written document with the broker that authorizes the broker to act as intermediary and specifies in conspicuous bold or underlined print the conduct that is prohibited under TRELA §1101.651(d); and
3.  the buyer executes a Buyer Representation Agreement or other written document that authorizes the broker to act as intermediary and specifies the conduct that is prohibited under TRELA §1101.651(d) in conspicuous bold or underlined print.