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 practice for licensees to work with other agents, it is not a legal requirement to go through another licensee when making an offer on a property. A licensee can directly approach the seller, provided they fulfill the necessary disclosure obligations.

There is no requirement for a licensee to obtain written permission from their principal broker to make an offer on a property they are interested in purchasing. Licensees generally have the authority to represent themselves in transactions as long as they adhere to disclosure laws.

A licensee does not need to wait for the seller to respond to pending offers before making their own offer. They can submit an offer at any time, although they should be aware that multiple offers may affect the seller's decision-making process.