To minimize misrepresentation risk, a licensee should do which of the following when sharing information with clients?

• A. Identify themselves as a licensee and clearly state do not rely upon my advice
• B. Provide all information without disclaimers
• C. Advise only within their professional scope and include disclaimers
• D. Guarantee outcomes

Answer: (C)

Clear communication about your professional scope and the use of disclosures helps prevent misrepresentation. When you share information, advise only within your professional boundaries and include disclaimers, you set accurate expectations that the guidance is informational and not a guaranteed outcome or a substitute for personalized advice. This protects both the client and you by making clear what is based on professional judgment and what should prompt seeking tailored guidance, which reduces the risk of clients relying on statements beyond your authority.

Telling clients you are a licensee and to not rely on your advice can undermine trust and diffuse accountability, even though the intention is to curb misuse. Providing all information without disclaimers can mislead clients into treating general guidance as specific, actionable advice. Guaranteeing outcomes is not appropriate in real estate, as results depend on factors outside your control; avoiding guarantees and using disclaimers keeps expectations realistic.