When a potential buyer is working with an associate from the same real estate company that listed the home for sale, an "in-company situation" occurs, frequently referred to as "disclosed dual agency".  

Both buyer and seller's agents must inform their clients that this has occurred. Both agents must still maintain the confidentiality of their clients. They cannot, however, without permission reveal to a buyer what lower price their seller would accept nor to a seller how much more their buyer is willing to pay.