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TREC Advertising Rules Flashcards

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

    Answer: The name of the licensee's sponsoring broker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Answer: Obtaining the written permission of the property owner/seller

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

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

    Answer: The DBA must be registered with TREC and the county

    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.

  6. A licensee's internet advertisement must be updated or removed when:

    Answer: The property is no longer available or the listing has expired

    TREC prohibits advertising a property that is no longer available — listings must be updated or removed promptly when they expire or are no longer on the market.