Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

Under what condition can a salesperson from ABC Realty Inc. directly contact a seller client of XYZ Real Estate Limited to arrange a property showing?

1. If XYZ Real Estate Limited gives written consent.

2. No permission is needed to contact a client of another brokerage.

3. If the salesperson believes direct contact is in the best interest of their buyer.

4. Under no circumstances should a salesperson contact the client of another brokerage.

The correct answer is: If XYZ Real Estate Limited gives written consent.

In Ontario, a salesperson from one brokerage generally cannot directly contact a client of another brokerage without permission. In this case, Option A is the correct answer because it specifies that if XYZ Real Estate Limited gives written consent, a salesperson from ABC Realty Inc. can contact the seller client to arrange a property showing. This is important as it ensures that all parties involved are aware of and consent to the communication and helps maintain professionalism and ethical conduct within the real estate industry. Options B and D are incorrect because direct contact with a client of another brokerage typically requires permission. Option C is also incorrect as the belief of a salesperson that direct contact is in the best interest of their buyer does not override the requirement for permission from the client's brokerage.