All of the following are grounds for disciplinary action, including revocation or suspension of a license, EXCEPT

• A. Asking buyers to provide their own transportation to inspect a property
• B. Failing to disclose conflicts of interest
• C. Misrepresentation in advertising
• D. Providing a kickback to a client

Answer: (A)

Disciplinary action against a license holder centers on conduct that harms clients or the public trust, especially deception, undisclosed interests, or improper compensation. Failing to disclose conflicts of interest is disciplinary because it hides what could influence advice or decisions, violating ethical duties and license laws. Misrepresentation in advertising is disciplinary because it spreads false or misleading information about a property, which misleads consumers and violates professional standards. Providing a kickback to a client is disciplinary because it involves undisclosed compensation or an improper incentive, which breaches legal requirements and ethical rules.

Asking buyers to provide their own transportation to inspect a property isn’t inherently deceptive, unethical, or tied to improper compensation, so it isn’t a ground for license action on its own.