Which statement about team/group advertising is true?

• A. A designated licensee must be filed with the broker to ensure advertising compliance
• B. Team/group advertising may be conducted without the broker's involvement
• C. Advertising may mislead reasonable persons into thinking they're dealing with a single broker
• D. Team/group names may include the word Realty

Answer: (A)

In team/group advertising, there must be a clear supervisory link to a broker, with a designated licensee identified and filed with the broker. This designation creates accountability and ensures every advertisement is reviewed for compliance with real estate advertising rules, so the public isn’t misled and the broker remains responsible for disclosures and accuracy.

That clarity is why the statement about a designated licensee being filed with the broker to ensure advertising compliance is the true one. It reflects the necessary control and oversight required for team ads.

Advertising cannot proceed without the broker’s involvement because the broker is ultimately responsible for all advertising claims and disclosures. Any team or group advertising must operate under the broker’s supervision.

The notion that advertising may mislead people into thinking they’re dealing with a single broker is something advertising rules aim to prevent, so rules require clear identification of the sponsoring broker and the designated licensee to avoid that impression.

Regarding team names and terms like Realty, name choices are subject to branding and sponsor rules, but they don’t replace the core requirement of designating a licensee and tying ads to the broker.