Which situation is NOT considered dual agency?

In real estate, dual agency occurs when a single broker represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction. This situation creates potential conflicts of interest, as the broker must navigate the differing interests of both parties.

The situation where a broker represents two interested buyers for the same property does not constitute dual agency because, in this case, the buyers are on the same side of the transaction—their common interest is in purchasing the property. The broker's role is to assist both buyers while advocating for their best interests, but they are not representing competing parties in a transaction.

Conversely, representing a buyer and seller in the same transaction clearly establishes dual agency, as it involves handling the interests of both parties simultaneously. Similarly, if a broker represents two different sellers, that would create a similar potential for a conflict, depending on the particulars of the situation. Acting solely as a single agent for a seller also does not involve dual agency, as the broker solely represents one party's interests.