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

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Using the broker's logo

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Guaranteeing a specific sales price to a seller in an ad

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Listing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms

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

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In the same font size as the agent's name

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Listed before the agent's name in all cases

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In a different color than the agent's name

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

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It is optional and only required for commercial properties

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It is only required for properties with more than 4 units

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It is never required in individual property ads

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

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Be sent daily until the lead responds

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Be approved by the broker before sending

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Only be sent during business hours

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

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Only the licensee's name and phone number

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The license number, broker's name, and office address

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The MLS ID and brokerage logo

Question 6

A licensee who advertises properties on a website without TREC approval of the website is:

Accepted Answer

In violation if the site does not display broker name and contact information

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Always in compliance since websites have no TREC requirements

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In violation only if the site is paid advertising

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Required to register the website with TREC