The High Road: The broker/board member

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Many real estate brokers also become members of the boards of buildings in which they live.

One lofty reason is their commitment to making a contribution to their community.  Another is to protect their investment.

A baser desire is to raise their profile and, in so doing, snare business in the building.

But is it permissible for a building’s board member to represent a unit’s seller or buyer as agent?  Many brokers will tell you that the question is a thorny one.