Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

In the case of a salesperson assuring a buyer about a vacant field, which statement is correct?

1. The issue of green space is irrelevant to the purchase

2. The salesperson failed to exercise reasonable care

3. The salesperson has answered to the best of his ability

4. The buyer's concern about green space should be ignored

5. The salesperson's duties are fulfilled by answering

6. The salesperson accurately described the property

The correct answer is: The salesperson failed to exercise reasonable care

In this scenario, the correct statement is that "the salesperson failed to exercise reasonable care." This is because as a licensed real estate professional, the salesperson has a duty to provide accurate and truthful information to the buyer. Assuring a buyer about a vacant field without having all the necessary information or conducting due diligence can be considered a failure to exercise reasonable care. This could potentially lead to legal consequences for the salesperson if the buyer relies on this assurance and faces issues with the property later on. Option A is incorrect because the issue of green space can be relevant to the purchase, depending on the buyer's preferences or future plans for the property. Option C is incorrect because simply answering to the best of one's ability may not be sufficient if the salesperson did not conduct proper research or provide accurate information. Option D is incorrect because the buyer's concerns should not be ignored, especially if they are valid and relevant to the purchase decision. Option E is incorrect because the salesperson's duties go beyond just answering questions - they also involve providing accurate information and exercising due diligence. Option F is incorrect because if the salesperson assured the buyer about green space without proper knowledge or investigation, it cannot be assumed that the description provided was accurate.