An associate working for Brokerage A represents a buyer. The associate's spouse is a licensed associate with Brokerage B and has the listing for a property the buyer is interested in. What is the appropriate disclosure required by the buyer's associate?

Question: An associate working for Brokerage A represents a buyer. The associate's spouse is a licensed associate with Brokerage B and has the listing for a property the buyer is interested in. What is the appropriate disclosure required by the buyer's associate?

Answer options: ✅ The buyer's associate must disclose in writing to the buyer the relationship with the listing associate before making an offer.

• No disclosure is required as they work for different brokerages and act independently.
• The buyer's associate must informally advise the buyer of the relationship.
• The listing associate must disclose the spousal relationship to the seller.

Correct answer: The buyer's associate must disclose in writing to the buyer the relationship with the listing associate before making an offer.

Explanation: RECA Rules, Section 44(c) requires a real estate associate to disclose in writing to their client any direct or indirect interest in a property or trade, which includes the interest of a spouse who is also involved in the transaction, regardless of different brokerages.