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A Minnesota real estate salesperson named Kevin advertises a property listing on a popular home search website. The listing shows Kevin's photo, cell phone number, and email, along with the property details. The name of Kevin's broker, 'Midwest Home Group,' appears in small print at the bottom of the page. A Minnesota DOC auditor reviews the listing. What is the most likely conclusion?

Correct Answer

D) The listing is compliant because the broker's name is present and identifiable in the advertisement

Under Minn. Stat. Ch. 82, the requirement is that the sponsoring broker or brokerage be identified in the advertisement — not that the broker's name be in a specific font size or position relative to the salesperson's name. Because 'Midwest Home Group' appears in the listing, the identification requirement is satisfied. Minnesota law does not mandate a specific prominence hierarchy between the salesperson's and broker's names in online listings.

Answer Options
A
The listing is non-compliant because online listings must use the broker's photo, not the salesperson's
B
The listing is compliant only if Kevin's license number also appears in the advertisement
C
The listing is non-compliant because the broker's name must appear more prominently than the salesperson's name
D
The listing is compliant because the broker's name is present and identifiable in the advertisement

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