Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

What policy must a salesperson follow to avoid implying an agency relationship when helping an unrepresented seller?

1. Address the seller’s questions fully for the sake of transparency.

2. Suggest the seller get a real estate brokerage for representation.

3. Provide advice on conditions but avoid discussing tax matters.

4. Assist the seller honestly without suggesting an agency relationship.

The correct answer is: Assist the seller honestly without suggesting an agency relationship.

In this scenario, the correct answer is D. It is important for a salesperson to assist the seller honestly without suggesting an agency relationship when the seller is unrepresented. By avoiding implying an agency relationship, the salesperson can prevent any misunderstandings or misconceptions that might lead the seller to believe the salesperson is working in their best interest as an agent. It is crucial to maintain transparency and clarity in the interactions with an unrepresented seller to avoid potential legal issues or conflicts of interest. Option A suggests addressing the seller's questions fully for transparency, but this alone does not prevent implying an agency relationship. Option B recommending the seller to get a real estate brokerage for representation is not what a salesperson should do when assisting an unrepresented seller. Option C advises providing advice on conditions while avoiding tax matters, which is not directly related to avoiding implying an agency relationship.