What MUST a licensee do before she can advertise, show, or offer a property?

Before advertising, showing, or offering any property, areal estate licensee must obtain written authorization from the property owner. This is a legal requirement to ensure that the licensee has the right to represent the property.

49 Pa. Code § 35.331 (Written Agreements Generally)states that a real estate licenseemusthave a written agreement with the property ownerbefore performing any real estate services, including advertising and showing the property.

49 Pa. Code § 35.332 (Exclusive Listing Agreements)further clarifies that exclusive agreementsmust be in writingand signed by both the owner and broker.

Without the owner's written consent, a licensee could be subject to penalties or disciplinary action from the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission.

Why the other answers are incorrect:

Option A (Preliminary Appraisal):Licensees are not required to conduct appraisals unless they are certified appraisers.

Option C (List of Clients):There is no requirement to provide a history of past transactions before listing or advertising a property.

Option D (Comparative Market Analysis - CMA):A CMA is useful for pricing but isnot required before advertising or showing a property.