Agency

A buyer's agent who also represents another buyer interested in the same property creates:

ASingle agency with both buyers
BA conflict of interest requiring disclosure to both buyers✓ Correct
CA valid dual agency
DNo ethical issue if buyers are unrelated

Explanation

Representing competing buyers for the same property creates a conflict of interest. The agent has conflicting fiduciary duties and must disclose the conflict to both clients. Both clients must consent or the agent should refer one buyer to another agent.

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