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The IREC receives a complaint that broker Patricia has been operating a real estate team under the name 'Patricia's Home Team' without properly registering the team name. During the investigation, it is also discovered that Patricia's team members are advertising using only the team name without including the brokerage name in their marketing materials. Under Idaho law and IREC regulations, which of the following most accurately describes the violations present?

Correct Answer

C) Both the failure to register the team name and the advertising that omits the brokerage name may constitute violations of Idaho license law and IREC advertising regulations

Under Idaho Code § 54-2015 and IREC advertising regulations, real estate team names used publicly must be registered or disclosed properly, and all advertising by licensees — including team members — must clearly identify the brokerage (designated broker) with whom the licensees are affiliated. Omitting the brokerage name from team advertising violates IREC's advertising rules, which require that the public be able to identify the licensed entity responsible for the transaction. Both issues represent potential violations subject to IREC disciplinary action.

Answer Options
A
Only the team name registration violation is an issue; advertising under a team name without the brokerage name is permitted as long as the team name is registered with IREC
B
Only the advertising violation is an issue; Idaho does not require real estate teams to register their team names with IREC
C
Both the failure to register the team name and the advertising that omits the brokerage name may constitute violations of Idaho license law and IREC advertising regulations
D
Neither conduct is a violation because Idaho law treats real estate teams as independent business entities that may advertise under any name without brokerage affiliation disclosure

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