Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam Practice

How should a salesperson protect the safety and privacy of the seller during an open house?

1. The salesperson should not provide an attendee with information about the seller's family.

2. The salesperson could answer incidental questions about the seller's reason for selling.

3. The salesperson is under no obligation to discuss with the seller any risks that could arise from holding an open house.

4. The salesperson can advise an attendee as to possible reasons why that attendee's home, now up for sale, hasn't sold through another brokerage.

The correct answer is: The salesperson should not provide an attendee with information about the seller's family.

To ensure the safety and privacy of the seller during an open house, it is crucial for the salesperson to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information. By refraining from providing details about the seller's family, the salesperson minimizes the risk of unwanted attention or potential risks related to the seller's personal life. This protects the seller from any complications that could arise from sharing private information with unknown visitors. In situations where questions may arise about why the seller is moving or their personal circumstances, it is important for the salesperson to handle these inquiries tactfully. Providing too much information could inadvertently compromise the seller's privacy and security. Thus, maintaining a focus on the property itself rather than the seller’s private life is essential. Moreover, discussing risks with the seller before the open house or engaging in speculation about an attendee's personal selling situation is outside the scope of protecting the seller's information. The focus should remain on respecting the seller's need for privacy, which in turn fosters a safe and professional open house environment.