Agency and License Law Practice Question
Question
An agent compares two similar exam concepts for the Ohio Real Estate Salesperson Exam involving dual agency or limited representation and agency disclosure and brokerage relationship practice. Which response best applies the rule? (Item 135)
Answer choices
- A. A verbal understanding always replaces a written real estate requirement.
- B. The safest practice is to avoid written documentation so fewer questions are raised later.
- C. Recognize consent and neutrality duties when one brokerage is involved with both sides in a way that fits Ohio exam practice.
- D. A licensee may give legal conclusions instead of recommending qualified legal advice when uncertain.
Correct Answer
C. Recognize consent and neutrality duties when one brokerage is involved with both sides in a way that fits Ohio exam practice.
Explanation
The correct answer is C because dual agency or limited representation requires candidates to recognize consent and neutrality duties when one brokerage is involved with both sides. The Ohio reference keeps the scenario tied to state licensing practice, while the other options rely on unsafe assumptions about oral custom, escrow, client preference, independent licensee authority, or ignoring written duties.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Agency and License Law
- Objective: dual agency or limited representation