Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

A client asks a salesperson to recommend a contractor for a home renovation job. What should the salesperson do to ensure compliance with the Code of Ethics?

1. Provide a single recommendation based on personal experiences.

2. Decline to recommend anyone to avoid any potential liability.

3. Offer multiple recommendations and suggest the client conduct their own due diligence.

4. Assure the client that the recommended contractor will provide a discount.

The correct answer is: Offer multiple recommendations and suggest the client conduct their own due diligence.

The correct answer is C: Offer multiple recommendations and suggest the client conduct their own due diligence. This option aligns with the Code of Ethics as it promotes transparency and allows the client to make an informed decision by providing them with multiple options. By suggesting that the client conduct their own due diligence, the salesperson is emphasizing the importance of the client taking responsibility for selecting a contractor that best fits their needs. In comparison: A. Providing a single recommendation based on personal experiences may not always be in the best interest of the client as it limits their choices and could potentially lead to bias. B. Declining to recommend anyone to avoid liability is not as helpful to the client as it does not provide any guidance or assistance in finding a suitable contractor. D. Assuring the client of a discount from the recommended contractor can be seen as unethical as it involves a potential conflict of interest and may not be in the best interest of the client.