After a listing agreement expires, what cannot the original listing agent do regarding received offers?

When a listing agreement expires, the original listing agent cannot disclose to the buyer offers received while the property was listed. This restriction is grounded in confidentiality and fiduciary duty principles, which are crucial in maintaining the trust and integrity of client-agent relationships.

During the term of the listing agreement, the agent has a legal and ethical obligation to keep the details of offers confidential unless the seller gives permission to disclose them. Once the listing agreement has expired, the agent no longer represents the seller and therefore cannot share confidential information about offers that were made during that time. This ensures that proprietary information is not misused or unfairly disclosed, protecting the interests of the seller even after the formal relationship has ended.

In contrast, the other options involve actions or scenarios that do not violate confidentiality. A dual agency can occur if the buyer agrees, representing their interests without conflicting obligations. The agent can represent the buyer in a new transaction since the agent's duty to the original seller no longer applies. Disclosing physical condition information is often allowable as it pertains to general property knowledge rather than confidential transaction details. By adhering to these principles, agents maintain professional standards and protect their clients' interests.