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For the Rhode Island state portion, how should a candidate analyze a licensee knows an owner has an outstanding exclusive listing contract with another licensee?

Correct Answer

C) The licensee generally may not negotiate or attempt to negotiate directly with that owner for the same property

R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-14 makes negotiating or attempting to negotiate directly with an owner while knowing of another outstanding exclusive listing contract a disciplinary ground, subject to statutory exceptions. Source basis: R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-14 and Rhode Island Department of State official regulation 230-RICR-30-20-2 §§ 2.15-2.17; checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
Only criminal convictions can support discipline.
B
The Department has no authority unless every party signs a complaint.
C
The licensee generally may not negotiate or attempt to negotiate directly with that owner for the same property
D
The conduct is harmless if the buyer or seller later closes successfully.

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