AnswerB
ExplanationBefore advertising, showing, or offering any property, a real 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 licensee must have a written agreement with the property owner before performing any real estate services, including advertising and showing the property.
49 Pa. Code 35.332 (Exclusive Listing Agreements) further clarifies that exclusive agreements must be in writing and 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 is not required before advertising or showing a property.
49 Pa. Code 35.331 -- Written Agreements Generally
49 Pa. Code 35.332 -- Exclusive Listing Agreements