11 Oct 2025

RES Paper 1 Exam Question

A real estate salesperson receives a higher offer from a potential buyer after signing an exclusive agreement with a seller. What should the real estate salesperson do?

a. Negotiate with the higher offer without informing the seller.

b. Inform the seller and advise them on how to proceed.

c. Reject the higher offer to comply with the agreement.

d. Terminate the exclusive agreement and switch to the new buyer.