A property is shown to prospective buyers by a cooperating agent who is a long-time friend of the listing agent. While still in the house the buyers make a full-price offer on the property. As the cooperating agent is locking up the house, the owners return and ask how the showing went. The cooperating agent explains there is an offer on the property and will immediately deliver it to the listing agent. The owners beg the cooperating agent to present the offer immediately. The cooperating agent should

While the owners may express a desire to see the offer, the cooperating agent has a fiduciary duty to the listing agent and must not bypass established procedures. Presenting the offer directly to the owners before informing the listing agent could lead to conflicts of interest and undermine the agent's professional responsibilities.

This choice not only disregards the proper protocol of presenting the offer through the listing agent but also places undue pressure on the owners to make a decision. An agent should facilitate informed decision-making rather than rushing the sellers into signing, which could lead to potential legal issues or buyer remorse.

While this option maintains the requirement to inform the listing agent, verbally sharing the details of the offer with the sellers could violate confidentiality protocols. The specifics of the offer should be communicated through the appropriate channels to ensure that all parties involved are treated fairly and equally.