An offer to purchase signed on behalf of the buyer or seller stating 'as per telephone conversation' does not comply with the:

• A. Is valid if witnessed.
• B. Does not comply with the Act.
• C. It is valid if both parties agree.
• D. It requires written confirmation.

Answer: (B)

In Manitoba, offers to purchase must be in writing and signed to be enforceable under the Real Estate Act. An offer that is signed on behalf of a party and says "as per telephone conversation" shows the terms were not captured in a written instrument. Without a proper written document detailing the terms, the offer does not meet the Act’s requirements. Having a witness or both parties agreeing to proceed orally would not cure this, and simply requiring written confirmation after the fact does not retroactively create a compliant written offer. Therefore, this situation does not comply with the Act.