Question ID 8828 If a listing agent in collusion with the

Last updated: 4/24/2023

Question ID 8828 If a listing agent in collusion with the seller provides false or misleading information to a buyer agent in the hope the information will be passed to the buyer for the purpose of a spurring a quick offer is that grounds for discipline O A It depends an attempt to secure a quick sale is permissible but if the buyer is mistakenly led to believe insider information could lead to a quick resale and windfall profit then it is illegal B No as long as the listing agent is acting according to the seller s wishes it is permissible C No floating misleading information in the hope of securing a quick offer is a sales tactic similar to puffery OD Yes the listing agent has an obligation to be fair and honest to the buyer