What must a licensee do to act legally as a dual agent in Missouri?

While registration with the Missouri Real Estate Commission may be necessary for certain licensing processes, it is not a requirement for acting as a dual agent. The focus must be on the immediate disclosure to the parties involved rather than bureaucratic registration.

Providing written disclosure prior to the occurrence of dual agency is insufficient because the law specifies that disclosure must happen immediately upon the dual agency's occurrence. Failing to disclose at the correct time can lead to legal complications and undermine the trust of the parties involved.

While having dual agency as an option in a broker's policy manual is good practice, it does not fulfill the requirement for disclosure to clients. The law mandates specific actions regarding timely disclosure and written confirmation, which are not addressed by merely stating dual agency in policy documents.