PC102S024 – ESTABLISHING A CLIENT-AGENT RELATIONSHIP
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Introduction to CEPCC and the establishment of a Client-Agent relationship
- Act in the best interest of the client, maintain confidentiality, and avoid conflicts of interests
- Disclosures upfront for any potential or actual conflict of interests
- Exclusion cases, like the disallowing salespersons to be Attorney, or cannot represent the other party if they are a party to the transactions
- Confirm the identity of client and confirm the owner of the property details
- Extra care and avoid undue pressure on vulnerable clients
- Prohibition from offering gifts and cash voucher
- Salespersons should use prescribed estate agency agreements and ensure clients understand and agree to the terms, including commission and exclusivity clauses