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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