After receiving a written offer, a seller revises the offered purchase price and initials the change. The salesperson who prepared the offer then takes the only copy of the revised document back to the buyers. The licensee has violated the New Jersey Real Estate License Law by failing to
A. initial the revisions the seller made
B. provide a copy of the initialed revised offer to the seller Correct
C. request that the seller sign an addendum reflecting the revision
D. consult with the broker before delivering the counteroffer to the buyer
Rationale: Providing a copy of the initialed revised offer to the seller is essential for transparency and ensuring both parties are aware of the terms. Without this, the seller may not have a complete understanding of the offer they modified.
Option A is incorrect because the seller's initials on the revision suffice; the salesperson is not required to initial it as well. Option C is also incorrect since an addendum is not necessary if the seller has already initialed the changes in the original document. Option D is not mandatory in this context; while consulting the broker is good practice, it is not a legal requirement for delivering a counteroffer.
