Listing Agent > Intermediary

[David Bunyea]

I am selling a house. My realtor, who is also a personal friend, has been approached by a potential buyer that isn't currently represented. If the unrepresented buyer comes in with the best offer my listing agent becomes an intermediary. I don't know what I don't know when it comes to this situation, so any advice would be helpful. Should I be concerned? Is there any potential issue I need to be weary of considering that my listing agent is also a friend (from the buyer side)?

I trust my buddy (the list agent), but if I'm paying the commission I don't know how I feel about essentially losing representation that is explicitly looking out for my best interest.

Thanks for your feedback!