At first contact and before performing any brokerage services and eliciting confidential information.

At first contact and before performing any brokerage services and eliciting confidential information.

• A. At Closing
• B. At First Contact, Before Performing Brokerage Services and Eliciting Confidential Information
• C. Only After a Signed Contract
• D. Only for Voidable Agreements

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that agency disclosures must be given at the very first contact with a consumer, before you begin providing brokerage services or asking for confidential information. Providing this disclosure early lets the client understand who represents whom, what duties apply, and any potential conflicts (like dual agency) before they share sensitive details or establish a relationship. Waiting until closing or only after a contract is signed would deprive the consumer of essential information when it matters most and could expose them to unintended representation or disclosure of confidential information. It isn’t tied to whether an agreement is voidable; it’s about establishing clear representation and informed consent from the outset.

The key idea is that agency disclosures must be given at the very first contact with a consumer, before you begin providing brokerage services or asking for confidential information. Providing this disclosure early lets the client understand who represents whom, what duties apply, and any potential conflicts (like dual agency) before they share sensitive details or establish a relationship. Waiting until closing or only after a contract is signed would deprive the consumer of essential information when it matters most and could expose them to unintended representation or disclosure of confidential information. It isn’t tied to whether an agreement is voidable; it’s about establishing clear representation and informed consent from the outset.