Agency
A Virginia buyer's agent who also represents another buyer interested in the same property should:
AContinue representing both buyers without disclosure
BDisclose the conflict and withdraw from representing one buyer or decline to submit competing offers✓ Correct
CHelp both buyers submit higher offers
DSubmit both offers simultaneously without comment
Explanation
Representing competing buyers for the same property creates a direct conflict of interest. The agent must disclose the conflict and typically should withdraw from one representation to avoid breaching the duty of loyalty.
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