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Broker Linda operates a real estate firm in Virginia. She wants to advertise her listings on a new website but is unsure about Virginia's advertising requirements. Under 18 VAC 135-20, which of the following must be included in all of Linda's real estate advertisements?

Correct Answer

B) The name of Linda's brokerage firm as it is registered with VREB

Under 18 VAC 135-20-190, all real estate advertisements in Virginia must include the name of the brokerage firm as it is registered with VREB (the 'firm name'). This ensures consumers can identify the regulated entity responsible for the advertisement. Advertising under only a personal name or team name without the firm name is a violation.

Answer Options
A
Linda's personal name, her salesperson license number, and her home address
B
The name of Linda's brokerage firm as it is registered with VREB
C
Linda's broker license number and the names of all salespersons working at the firm
D
The VREB complaint hotline number and a disclosure that Linda is a licensed broker

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advertisingfirm_namevreb_regulationsbroker_supervision

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