New York Real Estate Salesperson ExaminationBrokerage and Salesperson ResponsibilitiesMedium
A real estate salesperson is employed by Broker A. The salesperson wishes to advertise a property they are listing. According to New York Department of State regulations, which of the following is TRUE regarding this advertisement?
- AThe advertisement can be placed without any brokerage identification if it's a 'For Sale By Owner' (FSBO) listing where the salesperson is also the owner.
- BThe advertisement must only display the salesperson's name and contact information.
- CThe advertisement must include the salesperson's license number but not necessarily the broker's.
- DThe advertisement must conspicuously display the name of Broker A.
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Correct answer: D. The advertisement must conspicuously display the name of Broker A.
New York Department of State regulations require that all advertisements by a real estate salesperson clearly and conspicuously display the name of their supervising broker or brokerage firm. Salespersons cannot advertise independently of their broker.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Even if a salesperson is the owner, if they are acting as a licensee, the broker's name must be present unless they are advertising 'as owner' and not 'as agent'. The question implies they are listing the property, suggesting they are acting as an agent.
- B. This is incorrect; the broker's name must also be displayed.
- C. Salesperson license numbers are not required in advertisements, but the broker's name is mandatory.
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In New York, any advertisement placed by a real estate salesperson must prominently display the name of their supervising broker or brokerage firm.
- Broker's name is mandatory.
- Salespersons cannot advertise independently.
- Ensures consumer protection and oversight.
Memory trick: Salesperson speaks, but the broker's name echoes loud.