Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

Can a brokerage working with a customer who signed an agreement of purchase and sale receive notices related to offers?

1. Can only receive notices for offers initially

2. Can never receive notices related to offers

3. Can receive facsimile notices with fax number authorization

4. Cannot receive these notices as the customer is unrepresented

5. Is obligated to reject any written notices

6. Must forward all notices to respective parties

The correct answer is: Can receive facsimile notices with fax number authorization

A brokerage can indeed receive notices related to offers if they have the customer's authorization, such as a fax number for facsimile notices. This option emphasizes the importance of consent in the communication process. When a customer signs an agreement of purchase and sale, it generally establishes a level of engagement where the brokerage can operate on behalf of the customer. Furthermore, having the customer's authorization, particularly in the form of specific contact methods like a fax number, allows the brokerage to act efficiently and ensure that all communications pertaining to offers are received and processed appropriately. This reflects the brokerage's role in representing the customer's interests in real estate transactions. Other options may either misrepresent the brokerage's role or the nature of the customer's agreement, overlooking the necessity of consent and the agency relationship that exists through the agreement of purchase and sale. The option selected highlights the key balance of representation and permission in facilitating communication related to offers in real estate transactions.