Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

Which statement is correct regarding 'duty time' in real estate?

1. Provides little opportunity to meet potential clients and customers.

2. Is a mandatory requirement for new salespersons joining real estate brokerages.

3. Is most productive when the salesperson is well organized and knowledgeable about relevant listed properties.

4. Can only be productive in a small brokerage.

5. Is useless if the market is slow.

6. Should be avoided by new agents due to its demanding nature.

The correct answer is: Is most productive when the salesperson is well organized and knowledgeable about relevant listed properties.

'Duty time' in real estate refers to the scheduled time a salesperson spends at the brokerage office, typically covering phone calls and walk-in clients. While options A, D, E, and F may all have some elements of truth, they are not entirely accurate or relevant to the context of 'duty time'. Option A assumes that duty time does not offer any opportunity to meet potential clients, which is not true as walk-in clients and phone calls can lead to potential leads. Option D states that duty time can only be productive in a small brokerage, but it can also be productive in larger brokerages with more walk-in clients. Option E suggests that duty time is useless during slow market periods, but duty time can still be used to follow up with potential clients and stay organized during these slower periods. Finally, option F implies that new agents should avoid duty time, but it is an essential and mandatory part of their training and development in most real estate brokerages. Therefore, option C is the most accurate and relevant statement regarding 'duty time' in real estate.