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Broker Sarah prepares a Broker Price Opinion (BPO) for a lender who is considering whether to approve a short sale. Sarah charges $150 for the BPO. Later, Sarah mentions to a client that the BPO she prepared is equivalent to an appraisal and can be used to establish the property's fair market value for financing purposes. Under Oklahoma law, which of the following best describes Sarah's conduct?

Correct Answer

B) Sarah's conduct is permissible for the BPO preparation but impermissible for representing it as equivalent to an appraisal

Under Oklahoma rules, a licensed Broker may prepare a Broker Price Opinion (BPO) for compensation — this is a permissible activity within a broker's scope of practice. However, Oklahoma rules expressly prohibit licensees from representing a BPO or CMA as an appraisal. Telling a client that the BPO is equivalent to an appraisal usable for financing purposes crosses this line and constitutes a violation. The two activities (preparing the BPO and misrepresenting it) must be evaluated separately.

Answer Options
A
Sarah's conduct is fully permissible because BPOs and appraisals are functionally equivalent under Oklahoma law
B
Sarah's conduct is permissible for the BPO preparation but impermissible for representing it as equivalent to an appraisal
C
Sarah's conduct is impermissible because brokers in Oklahoma are prohibited from preparing BPOs for compensation
D
Sarah's conduct is impermissible because only OREC-certified brokers may prepare BPOs for lenders

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