Real Estate · Brokerage Management

What is the broker's duty regarding advertising?

  1. A Brokers can advertise however they want
  2. B All advertising must clearly identify the brokerage (not just the agent's name) and comply with state advertising regulations — blind ads (that don't identify the brokerage) are prohibited in most states
  3. C Only print advertising requires brokerage identification
  4. D Digital advertising has no brokerage identification requirements

Why this is the answer

ADVERTISING REGULATIONS for real estate brokerages: BROKERAGE IDENTIFICATION: All advertising (print, digital, signage, social media) must identify the brokerage — not just the agent. 'Call John Smith for this great home!' without mentioning the brokerage is a blind ad and typically prohibited. AGENT NAMES: Agents may be named but the brokerage name must be present. STATE VARIATIONS: Some states require specific prominence for the brokerage name. CLAIMS: False or misleading advertising violates state real estate law and may also violate FTC regulations. DISCRIMINATION: Advertising cannot use words, images, or targeting that indicate a preference for or against protected classes. All agents operating under the broker's licence create advertising liability for the designated broker — the broker must supervise all agent advertising.
Source: Real Estate Broker Exam, Advertising Regulations

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