What action is required when a salesperson receives an offer while the seller is uncontactable?

When a salesperson receives an offer for a property while the seller is uncontactable, the appropriate action is to communicate the offer, provided that the seller has not given specific instructions to handle offers differently. This aligns with the fiduciary duty of the salesperson to act in the best interest of the seller. By relaying the offer to the seller, the salesperson ensures that the seller has the opportunity to consider it, adhering to the principle of transparency in the transaction process.

The fundamental duty of a salesperson includes keeping the seller informed about any offers, as this could impact the seller's decision-making regarding the sale. If the seller has not preemptively stated how offers should be managed in their absence, it's the salesperson's responsibility to present all opportunities.

Other options, such as holding the offer until the seller returns or returning it unprocessed, may not serve the best interest of the seller, as the market conditions could change rapidly. Consulting legal counsel before proceeding would also be unnecessary unless specific legal complexities arise, which is not generally the case for standard offer communication. Thus, acting to notify the seller aligns with the best practices of real estate ethics and client representation.