Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

How should a 'mere posting' listing agent give instructions to a co-operating brokerage agent?

1. Communicate directly with the buyer client.

2. Utilize intermediaries to send messages.

3. Provide written guidelines on contact and communication methods.

4. Instruct not to contact the seller directly at all.

5. Give flexible communication requirements.

6. Communicate solely via phone calls.

The correct answer is: Provide written guidelines on contact and communication methods.

In a 'mere posting' situation, where the seller chooses to list their property on a flat fee MLS service and handle the selling process themselves, the listing agent should provide written guidelines on how the co-operating brokerage agent should contact and communicate about the property. This ensures clarity and professionalism in the communication between all parties involved. Written guidelines help set expectations and boundaries for communication, ensuring that everyone is on the same page throughout the transaction. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.