Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

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What action can a brokerage take if there is an unsolvable conflict of interest in dual representation?

Choose one party's interests and continue
Discontinue representing either party
Provide external mediation services
Sell the listing to another brokerage
Terminate one salesperson's employment
Wait until the conflict dissipates

The correct answer is: Discontinue representing either party

In the scenario of an unsolvable conflict of interest in dual representation, the brokerage should choose to discontinue representing either party. This is the appropriate course of action to maintain ethical standards and avoid any potential conflicts of interest that could arise from trying to continue representing both parties. Choosing one party's interests and continuing, providing external mediation services, selling the listing to another brokerage, terminating one salesperson's employment, or waiting until the conflict dissipates are not recommended courses of action when faced with an unsolvable conflict of interest. Each of these options may further compound the conflict or lead to ethical breaches. Therefore, discontinuing representation for either party is the most suitable response in such a situation.