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Under TREC rules, a broker wants to use a trade name for the brokerage that is different from the broker's legal name. Under TREC rules, what must the broker do?

Correct Answer

B) Register the trade name (d/b/a) with TREC before using it in any advertising

Under TREC Rules §535.154, a broker must register any trade name (d/b/a) with TREC before using it in advertising. This ensures TREC can track all names under which a brokerage operates.

Answer Options
A
Simply begin using the trade name in all advertising without any registration
B
Register the trade name (d/b/a) with TREC before using it in any advertising
C
Get approval from the Texas Association of Realtors before using the trade name
D
Register the trade name only with the Texas Secretary of State; TREC registration is not required

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