A licensee notices a house in the multiple listing service that he or she would like to purchase. In order to make an offer on the property, he or she MUST

While it is common for buyers to work with other licensees when purchasing property, it is not a requirement for a licensee to go through another agent to make an offer. A licensee can make an offer directly to the seller, provided they fulfill the necessary disclosure obligations.

Although a licensee may need to inform their principal broker of their intent to purchase property, it is not mandatory to obtain written permission to make an offer. The focus is on disclosing their status to the seller, not on seeking authorization from the broker.

A licensee does not need to wait for the seller to respond to pending offers before making their own offer. Offers can be submitted simultaneously, and the seller is free to consider multiple offers at once, as long as they meet the legal and ethical obligations.