Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

If a salesperson requests a previously expired listing from another brokerage to speed up the listing process, they are:

1. Acting in an unprofessional manner as per REBBA Code of Ethics

2. Being efficient to avoid wasting time for the seller

3. Ethically allowed if the information is publicly accessible

4. Following the correct procedure for cross-brokerage listings

5. Permitted if the seller agrees to reuse previously provided data

6. Complying with all brokerage policies

The correct answer is: Acting in an unprofessional manner as per REBBA Code of Ethics

The scenario presented suggests specific ethical considerations regarding the handling of previously expired listings. When a salesperson seeks data from another brokerage, it must be handled with care to uphold ethical standards. Acting in an unprofessional manner as per the REBBA Code of Ethics is indeed a valid concern when accessing and using expired listings. The REBBA Code necessitates respect for other brokerages' listings and the confidential nature of client information. Directly requesting an expired listing from another brokerage without following due process or obtaining appropriate consents from the seller may be viewed as circumventing standard practices and protocols. In contrast, being efficient to avoid wasting time, ethically using publicly accessible information, following procedures for cross-brokerage listings, or relying on seller consent all require certain ethical and procedural considerations that may not be fully addressed. Simply being efficient does not negate the need to adhere to ethical guidelines. Similarly, accessing and using any data, even if publicly available, must still be approached with the due diligence and respect expected within the real estate profession. Moreover, compliance with brokerage policies is essential but does not provide a blanket permission for potentially ethically ambiguous practices. In this situation, prioritizing professionalism and ethical conduct is paramount, reinforcing the reason the chosen answer is correct.