Your client has signed an exclusive listing agreement with your agency but has become upset by all the people coming to the door to ask about the property. The client has asked that you remove the sign from the yard. You should

Leaving the sign up would disregard the client's explicit request and could lead to further frustration. It is essential to honor the client's wishes to foster trust and collaboration, which is vital for successful real estate transactions.

While adding a note about showings being by appointment only may help manage inquiries, it does not address the client's request to remove the sign entirely. The client has expressed discomfort with the sign's presence, so any modification that keeps the sign up is not aligned with their wishes.

Refusing to remove the sign would not only violate the client's request but could also damage the professional relationship. Instead of promoting understanding, this approach could escalate the client's dissatisfaction and undermine their trust in your agency.