Texas Real Estate Brokerage Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a method for providing the IABS Form?

1. In the body of an email

2. As an attachment to an email

3. Via personal delivery

4. Only through a flyer

The correct answer is: Only through a flyer

The IABS Form, or Information About Brokerage Services form, is a document that must be delivered to clients in various ways to ensure compliance with Texas real estate regulations. The correct answer identifies that providing the form only through a flyer is not a recognized method of delivery. The reasoning behind this is that the IABS Form serves an important purpose in informing clients about their rights and the nature of the brokerage relationship. Delivery methods such as including the form in the body of an email, sending it as an attachment, or providing it through personal delivery ensure that the client receives the complete and accurate information necessary to understand their relationship with the broker. Using only a flyer lacks the necessary legal formality and comprehensive nature of the IABS. A flyer may not provide the full details and specific information contained in the IABS Form. Therefore, it does not fulfill the requirement to comprehensively inform clients about the brokerage services offered. This combination of reasoning supports why relying solely on a flyer is insufficient and is not considered an appropriate method for providing the IABS Form.