Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

What should be done if a salesperson is unsure about the designation of a field being a public park?

1. Inform the buyer to assume it's a public park

2. Describe it as green space that won't be built on

3. Refer the buyer to city planning authorities

4. Advise the buyer it is of no concern and proceed

5. Guess based on available information

6. Ignore the buyer's question on green space

The correct answer is: Refer the buyer to city planning authorities

When a salesperson is unsure about the designation of a field being a public park, the best course of action is to refer the buyer to city planning authorities (Choice C). This is important because city planning authorities are responsible for zoning, land use regulations, and can provide accurate and official information regarding the status of the field in question. Relying on assumptions or guesses (Choices A and E) can lead to misinformation and potential legal issues in the future. It is the responsibility of the salesperson to provide accurate information to the buyer and directing them to the proper authorities ensures that the buyer receives reliable information. Describing the field as green space that won't be built on (Choice B) might be misleading as it does not confirm whether the field is a public park or not. Advising the buyer that it is of no concern and proceeding (Choice D) is not ethical and may not align with the duty of care owed to the buyer. Likewise, ignoring the buyer's question on green space (Choice F) is not in the best interest of the buyer and does not fulfill the salesperson's obligation to provide relevant information.