Agency and License Law Practice Question
Question
A salesperson notices a possible compliance problem for the Oregon Real Estate Broker Exam involving dual agency or limited representation and Oregon Real Estate Agency. Which statement is the best answer? (Item 9)
Answer choices
- A. Recognize consent and neutrality duties when one brokerage is involved with both sides in a way that fits Oregon exam practice.
- B. A licensee may give legal conclusions instead of recommending qualified legal advice when uncertain.
- C. A verbal understanding always replaces a written real estate requirement.
- D. The safest practice is to avoid written documentation so fewer questions are raised later.
Correct Answer
A. Recognize consent and neutrality duties when one brokerage is involved with both sides in a way that fits Oregon exam practice.
Explanation
The correct answer is A because dual agency or limited representation requires candidates to recognize consent and neutrality duties when one brokerage is involved with both sides. The Oregon 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: easy
- Domain: Agency and License Law
- Objective: dual agency or limited representation