Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

What should a salesperson do if they notice potential signs of an illegal grow operation while showing a property?

1. Immediately inform the buyer client that the home has been used as an illegal grow operation.

2. Discuss findings with the buyer client and suggest a plan of action.

3. Immediately inform the police of his findings.

4. Do nothing, as these are mere suppositions and may have no merit.

5. Advise the listing agent immediately.

6. Initiate a formal investigation into the property's history.

The correct answer is: Discuss findings with the buyer client and suggest a plan of action.

If a salesperson notices potential signs of an illegal grow operation while showing a property, the correct course of action would be to discuss their findings with the buyer client and suggest a plan of action. This approach allows the salesperson to act responsibly and ethically by informing the client of their observations and working with them to determine the most appropriate next steps. It also helps maintain transparency and open communication throughout the real estate transaction. Options A, C, D, E, and F are not the most appropriate actions to take in this situation. Informing the buyer client without discussing findings or suggesting a plan of action (option A), immediately informing the police (option C), doing nothing (option D), advising the listing agent immediately (option E), or initiating a formal investigation into the property's history (option F) may not be the best initial steps to take when encountering potential signs of an illegal grow operation. Instead, having a conversation with the buyer client and working together to address the situation is the more suitable approach.