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 neglects the vital preliminary step of verifying legal permissions and zoning requirements with the municipality. While marking the land and advertising may seem proactive, proceeding without legal assurance can lead to complications, including the inability to sell the land or disputes over property boundaries.

Although preparing a legal description is important, doing so without first confirming the legality of subdividing the property is premature. If the municipality does not permit the sale of a portion of land, all efforts to market it would be futile and could lead to legal repercussions for the broker.

This statement is inaccurate as it is possible to sell a portion of land, provided that local laws allow for subdivision. Instead of outright refusal, the broker should investigate the specific regulations that apply to this situation, as many municipalities do allow for partial sales under certain conditions.