Which action is an example of negligence according to the provided material?

• A. Failing to verify listing agreement
• B. Inserting protective clauses in an offer
• C. Providing full disclosure
• D. Completing a thorough title search

Answer: (A)

Negligence means failing to exercise the reasonable care a licensed real estate professional should. Not verifying the listing agreement is a lapse in due diligence: it can leave you marketing or representing a property without clear authority, misrepresenting who you’re authorized to represent, and potentially binding parties to terms they didn’t agree to. That kind of oversight directly exposes clients and others to risk and liability. By contrast, providing full disclosure, completing a thorough title search, and using protective clauses to manage risk are all standard, prudent practices. So the action that best fits negligence is failing to verify the listing agreement.