TREC TREC Advertising Rules 2

Question 1

Which of the following is prohibited in Texas real estate advertising under TREC rules?

Accepted Answer

Advertising a property as 'for sale by owner' when listed

Answer

Advertising a listed property as 'for sale by owner' is deceptive and prohibited because it misrepresents the nature of the transaction to potential buyers.

Question 2

A TREC rule requires that the broker's name in advertising be:

Accepted Answer

At least as prominent as any other name in the advertisement

Answer

TREC requires the sponsoring broker's name to be at least as prominent as any other name in the advertisement, ensuring consumers can identify the brokerage.

Question 3

When advertising a property, which fair housing statement should a Texas licensee include?

Accepted Answer

It is mandatory to include 'Equal Housing Opportunity' or the EHO logo

Answer

HUD guidelines and TREC best practices require inclusion of the 'Equal Housing Opportunity' statement or logo to demonstrate commitment to fair housing.

Question 4

A Texas licensee receives an email lead from an internet advertisement. Under CAN-SPAM and TREC rules, follow-up emails must:

Accepted Answer

Include an opt-out mechanism and the licensee's physical address

Answer

Commercial emails must comply with CAN-SPAM requirements, including providing a clear way to opt out and disclosing the sender's physical address.

Question 5

Under TREC rules, what information must appear on a licensee's business card?

Accepted Answer

The licensee's name and the sponsoring broker's name at minimum

Answer

At a minimum, TREC requires that business cards identify the licensee and their sponsoring broker so consumers know who they are dealing with.

TREC - Texas Real Estate Commission Practice Test

TREC - Texas Real Estate Commission Practice Test

TREC TREC Advertising Rules 2