Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

What does a duty of care to a client include?

1. Is limited to the initial meeting and agreement

2. Is never implied when dealing with a buyer or seller

3. To customers is limited solely to exercising skill and care

4. Includes all things that are done, as well as ought to be done for that client

5. Only significant transactions and issues

6. Maintaining the client's confidentiality

The correct answer is: Includes all things that are done, as well as ought to be done for that client

The duty of care to a client in real estate includes all things that are done, as well as things that ought to be done for that client. This means that a real estate professional is responsible for both their actions and ensuring that they act in the best interests of their client in all aspects of the transaction. This can encompass various responsibilities such as providing accurate information, acting in good faith, protecting the client's interests, and providing diligent service throughout the entire process. It goes beyond just the initial meeting and agreement, as stated in option A, and is not limited solely to exercising skill and care, as stated in option C. Option F, maintaining the client's confidentiality, while important, is just one aspect of the broader duty of care. Option B and E are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the comprehensive nature of the duty of care to a client in real estate transactions.