Oh, no....say it isn't so....

the only difficulty that could arise is when the agent does not know the meaning of agency relationship... 

What Barbara Todaro said ... or perhaps if the agent does not know their client ... and is anonymous.  

Stuff happens that shouldn't and as Barbara Todaro answered --- understanding and living the concept as it is intended.  

Anonymous.

Kathleen Daniels nailed this one!

Infidelity.

Same as in any relationship.  Lack of love, growing apart...

 I concur with Corinne Guest, Managing Broker 

Great answers you got for your question.

Seriously... what problems arise in life? in relationships? in the world?

just do the right thing

You should not have any difficulties if you understand the process, rules and regulations.

People do not want to share their info.

DUAL Agency

Not having it in writing and not explaining the options properly!

When folks don't follow their roles.

If there is no agreement on ANY issue, there is a difficulty.

Creating an agency relationship with an agent who has no clue what it is. 

  None, if you play by the rules.

Reading some court cases can provide some answers.

I'm with Corinne Guest, Managing Broker on this one.

Same as the ones that arise in marriages, partnerships and working relationships.

There are no difficulties if the relationship is properly disclosed.

Agency is a legal term referring to the relationship and the fiduciary duties owned by the agent to the client. When those are not delivered then there are problems. When the client isn't committed to the relationship then there are problems as well.

This is a question that has been asked and answered more times than I can count since the start of the new year. I suggest you take a look at past responses and maybe do some additional research and then write a post about the subject. You'll learn so much more.

When the parties do not act in accordance with the agency role they are in with either the buyer or the seller

Many - lack of communication, lack of honesty, lack of follow through (these 3 can go both ways with agents and clients), lack of good representation, failure to think of the needs of the clients over the needs of the agent...the list goes on and on.

Misunderstandings.  That is why it is essential to go over what agency is in detail with a consumer, customer, potential client upfront.  And states do things very differently and have different agency laws, so someone coming from another state may think they understand agency when in reality it could be an entirely different dynamic.   Communication and understanding on both sides is key. -Kasey

Same as the core issues found with personal relationships, work place and family disputes. When licensed, it is more formal and accountable

Focus on the positive, do your job, and there will not be any difficulties.