TREC TREC Advertising Rules

Question 1

Under TREC advertising rules, all real estate advertisements must include:

Accepted Answer

The name of the licensee's sponsoring broker

Answer

TREC requires that all advertising identify the sponsoring broker, ensuring consumers know which brokerage is responsible for the advertisement.

Question 2

A Texas licensee wants to advertise on social media under a nickname. Under TREC rules, they:

Accepted Answer

May use a nickname but must also include their broker's name

Answer

Licensees may use a nickname or assumed name in advertising as long as the advertisement also clearly identifies their sponsoring broker.

Question 3

Which statement about TREC's advertising rules regarding teams is correct?

Accepted Answer

Team names must include the word 'team' or 'group' and the broker's name

Answer

TREC requires team names to include 'team' or 'group' in the name and all team advertising must include the sponsoring broker's name.

Question 4

Under TREC rules, a licensee may NOT advertise a listing without:

Accepted Answer

Obtaining the written permission of the property owner/seller

Answer

Advertising another person's property requires written authorization from the property owner, which is typically established in the listing agreement.

Question 5

What is required for a Texas licensee to use an assumed business name (DBA) in advertising?

Accepted Answer

The DBA must be registered with TREC and the county

Answer

To use an assumed business name, the licensee's broker must register the name with TREC, and it should also be filed with the appropriate county.

TREC - Texas Real Estate Commission Practice Test

TREC - Texas Real Estate Commission Practice Test

TREC TREC Advertising Rules