A recently widowed farm owner has called a broker to list a one-acre building site in order to raise the money to pay the property taxes. How should the broker proceed

This choice is inappropriate as it lacks the necessary legal verification and formal survey. Simply marking the corners does not ensure compliance with local regulations or provide a legally acceptable description of the property. Advertising without proper authorization and legal groundwork can lead to complications.

While creating a legal description is vital, doing so without first confirming the legality of selling a portion of the land is premature. This approach assumes that the sale is permissible, which may not be the case without municipal approval, making it potentially problematic.

This statement is misleading. In many jurisdictions, it is possible to sell a portion of land, provided it is done in accordance with local laws and regulations. Refusing the assignment outright does not reflect the broker's responsibility to investigate the legality of the sale.