A Missouri licensee is driving a potential buyer to a listed property when the buyer sees a house "For Sale by Owner." The buyer asks the licensee to stop and ask the sellers to show the house. The licensee should

While asking for permission might seem courteous, it does not fulfill the legal requirement for a licensee to obtain written authorization before showing the house. Simply stopping to ask does not ensure the buyer's interests are legally protected, nor does it guarantee that the seller will agree to the viewing.

Although involving the broker may seem like a good idea, it does not address the necessity for written authorization from the seller. A broker's involvement cannot supersede the requirement for formal permission, and the licensee must still secure written consent directly from the seller.

This response misrepresents the licensee's obligations. The requirement for written authorization is not contingent on the buyer's willingness to pay a fee. Such a statement could be misleading and does not address the necessary legal protocol for showing a property.